Kozhikode keeps UTC+5:30 (IST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Kozhikode and your time
Kozhikode at a glance
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Kerala |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation now | IST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 11.25° N, 75.78° E |
Kozhikode time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Kozhikode follow Asia/Kolkata and keep UTC+5:30 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 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 Kozhikode.
All of India keeps the same time, so Kozhikode reads the same clock as New Delhi.
Clock changes in Kozhikode, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Kozhikode for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Kozhikode is
When it is 9:00 AM in Kozhikode, it 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 Kozhikode 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 Kozhikode
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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Day length barely moves in Kozhikode, from 11 hours 28 minutes to 12 hours 47 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Kozhikode
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:31 AM | 6:38 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:05 AM | 6:52 PM | 12 h 47 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:16 AM | 6:22 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:41 AM | 6:09 PM | 11 h 28 min |
Clock time and sun time in Kozhikode
Kozhikode 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 Kozhikode
All the places listed below keep the same time as Kozhikode.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malappuram | 40 km (25 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ponnani | 56 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Thrissur | 94 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Udhagamandalam | 101 km (63 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Palakkad | 109 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Coimbatore | 132 km (82 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kanhangad | 139 km (86 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mysuru | 150 km (93 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kozhikode in?
Kozhikode uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which is UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Does Kozhikode use daylight saving time?
No. Kozhikode 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 Kozhikode and New York?
Kozhikode 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 Kozhikode does not.
Is Kozhikode on the same time as New Delhi?
Yes. Kozhikode and New Delhi both use UTC+5:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Kozhikode?
About 12 hours 47 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 28 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.