Jammu keeps UTC+5:30 (IST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Jammu and your time
Jammu at a glance
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation now | IST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 32.74° N, 74.86° E |
Time zone in Jammu
The clocks in Jammu follow Asia/Kolkata and keep UTC+5:30 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
The offset includes half an hour, so the gap between Jammu and most other cities is a whole number of hours plus 30 minutes.
Jammu is on the same time as the rest of India, including the capital, New Delhi.
Clock changes in Jammu, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Jammu for 2026 or 2027.
Jammu time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Jammu, it is 10:30 PM (previous day) in New York, 2:30 PM in Sydney and 7:30 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 10 h 30 min behind | 10 h 30 min behind | 9 h 30 min behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 13 h 30 min behind | 13 h 30 min behind | 12 h 30 min behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 5 h 30 min behind | 5 h 30 min behind | 4 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 4 h 30 min behind | 4 h 30 min behind | 3 h 30 min behind | 3 h 30 min |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 1 h 30 min behind | 1 h 30 min behind | 1 h 30 min behind | 6 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead | 5 h 30 min |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 3 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 5 h 30 min ahead | 5 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min |
| UTC | --:-- | 5 h 30 min behind | 5 h 30 min behind | 5 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min |
Because Jammu keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Jammu
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Jammu runs from 10 hours at the December solstice to 14 hours 19 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:43 PM, comes on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Jammu
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:35 AM | 6:42 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:23 AM | 7:42 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:19 AM | 6:26 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:29 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h |
Clock time and sun time in Jammu
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Jammu: solar noon falls at about 12:30 PM on standard time.
Cities near Jammu
Only 41 km (26 mi) away, Sialkot in Pakistan is 30 minutes behind Jammu. Crossing between the two means resetting your watch.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sialkot (Pakistan) | 41 km (26 mi) | --:-- | 30 min behind |
| Sambrial (Pakistan) | 56 km (35 mi) | --:-- | 30 min behind |
| Pasrur (Pakistan) | 56 km (35 mi) | --:-- | 30 min behind |
| Shakargarh (Pakistan) | 59 km (37 mi) | --:-- | 30 min behind |
| Jalalpur Jattan (Pakistan) | 62 km (39 mi) | --:-- | 30 min behind |
| Narowal (Pakistan) | 70 km (44 mi) | --:-- | 30 min behind |
| Gujrat (Pakistan) | 76 km (47 mi) | --:-- | 30 min behind |
| Wazirabad (Pakistan) | 77 km (48 mi) | --:-- | 30 min behind |
More cities in India
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Tools for time in Jammu
- Convert a time to or from Jammu: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Jammu to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Jammu and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Jammu in?
Jammu uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which is UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Does Jammu use daylight saving time?
No. Jammu stays on UTC+5:30 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Jammu and New York?
Jammu is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York in January and 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Jammu does not.
Is Jammu on the same time as New Delhi?
Yes. Jammu and New Delhi both use UTC+5:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Jammu?
About 14 hours 19 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.