Jamnagar keeps UTC+5:30 (IST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Jamnagar and your time
Jamnagar at a glance
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Gujarat |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation now | IST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 22.47° N, 70.07° E |
Which time zone Jamnagar uses
Local time in Jamnagar is UTC+5:30 year round, under the Asia/Kolkata rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
The offset includes half an hour, so the gap between Jamnagar and most other cities is a whole number of hours plus 30 minutes.
Jamnagar is on the same time as the rest of India, including the capital, New Delhi.
Clock changes in Jamnagar, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Jamnagar for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Jamnagar and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Jamnagar: the clock reads 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 |
Jamnagar never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Daylight in Jamnagar
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length barely moves in Jamnagar, from 10 hours 46 minutes to 13 hours 31 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Jamnagar
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:54 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:06 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:39 AM | 6:45 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:25 AM | 6:11 PM | 10 h 46 min |
Clock time and sun time in Jamnagar
The clock in Jamnagar runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 12:50 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Cities near Jamnagar
All the places listed below keep the same time as Jamnagar.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gandhidham | 68 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Rajkot | 77 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Morvi | 88 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gondal | 95 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bhuj | 96 km (60 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jetpur | 98 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Porbandar | 104 km (64 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Junagadh | 113 km (71 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Jamnagar in?
Jamnagar uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which is UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Does Jamnagar use daylight saving time?
No. Jamnagar 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 Jamnagar and New York?
Jamnagar 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 Jamnagar does not.
Is Jamnagar on the same time as New Delhi?
Yes. Jamnagar and New Delhi both use UTC+5:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Jamnagar?
About 13 hours 31 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 46 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Jamnagar?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Jamnagar lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:50 PM on standard time.
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.