Jamshedpur keeps UTC+5:30 (IST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Jamshedpur and your time
Jamshedpur at a glance
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Jharkhand |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation now | IST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 22.80° N, 86.19° E |
Jamshedpur time zone and clock changes
Local time in Jamshedpur is UTC+5:30 year round, under the Asia/Kolkata rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
Because UTC+5:30 ends in :30, a call booked on the hour in London or New York starts at half past the hour in Jamshedpur.
All of India keeps the same time, so Jamshedpur reads the same clock as New Delhi.
Clock changes in Jamshedpur, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Jamshedpur for 2026 or 2027.
Jamshedpur time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Jamshedpur: 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 |
Because Jamshedpur 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.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Jamshedpur
Today
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Day length barely moves in Jamshedpur, from 10 hours 44 minutes to 13 hours 32 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Jamshedpur
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:50 AM | 5:56 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:01 AM | 6:33 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:34 AM | 5:41 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:22 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 44 min |
When the sun is highest in Jamshedpur
Jamshedpur lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 11:45 AM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Jamshedpur
Every city below shares Jamshedpur’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purulia | 61 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bokaro | 96 km (60 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bankura | 103 km (64 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Phusro | 108 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ranchi | 108 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Baripada | 112 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dhanbad | 113 km (70 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kulti | 123 km (77 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Jamshedpur in?
Jamshedpur uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which is UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Does Jamshedpur use daylight saving time?
No. Jamshedpur 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 Jamshedpur and New York?
Jamshedpur 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 Jamshedpur does not.
Is Jamshedpur on the same time as New Delhi?
Yes. Jamshedpur and New Delhi both use UTC+5:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Jamshedpur?
About 13 hours 32 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 44 minutes 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.