Kota keeps UTC+5:30 (IST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Kota and your time
Kota at a glance
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Rajasthan |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation now | IST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 25.18° N, 75.84° E |
Kota time zone and clock changes
Local time in Kota 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 Kota.
All of India keeps the same time, so Kota reads the same clock as New Delhi.
Clock changes in Kota, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Kota for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Kota is
A 9:00 AM start in Kota 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 |
Kota 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 Kota
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Kota runs from 10 hours 34 minutes at the December solstice to 13 hours 42 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:21 PM, comes on July 2.
Daylight through the year in Kota
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:31 AM | 6:38 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:37 AM | 7:20 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:16 AM | 6:22 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:08 AM | 5:42 PM | 10 h 34 min |
When the sun is highest in Kota
Kota lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:25 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Kota
Every city below shares Kota’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bundi | 35 km (22 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Baran | 69 km (43 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sawai Madhopur | 106 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tonk | 110 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bhilwara | 122 km (76 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chittorgarh | 127 km (79 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nimach | 127 km (79 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mandsaur | 146 km (91 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kota in?
Kota uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which is UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Does Kota use daylight saving time?
No. Kota 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 Kota and New York?
Kota 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 Kota does not.
Is Kota on the same time as New Delhi?
Yes. Kota and New Delhi both use UTC+5:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Kota?
About 13 hours 42 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 34 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.