Kanpur keeps UTC+5:30 (IST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Kanpur and your time
Kanpur at a glance
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Uttar Pradesh |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation now | IST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 26.47° N, 80.35° E |
Time zone in Kanpur
Kanpur follows the Asia/Kolkata time zone and stays on UTC+5:30 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
The offset includes half an hour, so the gap between Kanpur and most other cities is a whole number of hours plus 30 minutes.
All of India keeps the same time, so Kanpur reads the same clock as New Delhi.
Clock changes in Kanpur, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Kanpur for 2026 or 2027.
Kanpur time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Kanpur: 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 Kanpur 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 and sunset in Kanpur
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Kanpur grows from 10 hours 29 minutes to 13 hours 48 minutes and back, a swing of 3 hours 19 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Kanpur
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:13 AM | 6:20 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:16 AM | 7:04 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:57 AM | 6:04 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:53 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 29 min |
When the sun is highest in Kanpur
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Kanpur: solar noon falls at about 12:10 PM on standard time.
Places close to Kanpur
Every city below shares Kanpur’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unnao | 16 km (10 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lucknow | 71 km (44 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fatehpur | 76 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Raebareli | 92 km (57 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Orai | 104 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hardoi | 106 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Banda | 110 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sitapur | 126 km (78 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kanpur in?
Kanpur uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which is UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Does Kanpur use daylight saving time?
No. Kanpur 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 Kanpur and New York?
Kanpur 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 Kanpur does not.
Is Kanpur on the same time as New Delhi?
Yes. Kanpur and New Delhi both use UTC+5:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Kanpur?
About 13 hours 48 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 29 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.