Lucknow runs on UTC+5:30 (IST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Lucknow and your time
Lucknow 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 | 26.84° N, 80.92° E |
Lucknow time zone and clock changes
Local time in Lucknow 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 Lucknow.
Lucknow is on the same time as the rest of India, including the capital, New Delhi.
Clock changes in Lucknow, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Lucknow for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Lucknow is
A 9:00 AM start in Lucknow 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 Lucknow 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 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.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Lucknow
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Over the year, daylight in Lucknow grows from 10 hours 27 minutes to 13 hours 50 minutes and back, a swing of 3 hours 23 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Lucknow
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:11 AM | 6:17 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:13 AM | 7:03 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:55 AM | 6:02 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:51 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 27 min |
When the sun is highest in Lucknow
Lucknow lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:05 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Lucknow
Every city below shares Lucknow’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unnao | 54 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kanpur | 71 km (44 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Raebareli | 74 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sitapur | 84 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hardoi | 100 km (62 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fatehpur | 102 km (63 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gauriganj | 104 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bahraich | 105 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Lucknow in?
Lucknow uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which is UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Does Lucknow use daylight saving time?
No. Lucknow 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 Lucknow and New York?
Lucknow 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 Lucknow does not.
Is Lucknow on the same time as New Delhi?
Yes. Lucknow and New Delhi both use UTC+5:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Lucknow?
About 13 hours 50 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 27 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.