Kallakurichi keeps UTC+5:30 (IST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Kallakurichi and your time
Kallakurichi at a glance
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Tamil Nadu |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation now | IST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 11.73° N, 78.96° E |
Time zone in Kallakurichi
Local time in Kallakurichi 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 Kallakurichi.
All of India keeps the same time, so Kallakurichi reads the same clock as New Delhi.
Clock changes in Kallakurichi, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Kallakurichi for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Kallakurichi and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Kallakurichi 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 Kallakurichi 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 Kallakurichi
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Close to the equator, days in Kallakurichi last between 11 hours 26 minutes and 12 hours 49 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Kallakurichi
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:19 AM | 6:25 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:51 AM | 6:40 PM | 12 h 49 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:03 AM | 6:10 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:29 AM | 5:56 PM | 11 h 26 min |
When the sun is highest in Kallakurichi
Kallakurichi lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:15 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Kallakurichi
Every city below shares Kallakurichi’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiruvannamalai | 56 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Neyveli | 60 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cuddalore | 88 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Salem | 88 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Puducherry | 97 km (60 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kumbakonam | 98 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tiruchirappalli | 106 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Thanjavur | 107 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kallakurichi in?
Kallakurichi uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which is UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Does Kallakurichi use daylight saving time?
No. Kallakurichi 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 Kallakurichi and New York?
Kallakurichi 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 Kallakurichi does not.
Is Kallakurichi on the same time as New Delhi?
Yes. Kallakurichi and New Delhi both use UTC+5:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Kallakurichi?
About 12 hours 49 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 26 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.