Ludhiana keeps UTC+5:30 (IST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Ludhiana and your time
Ludhiana at a glance
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Punjab |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation now | IST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 30.91° N, 75.85° E |
Which time zone Ludhiana uses
Ludhiana 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 Ludhiana and most other cities is a whole number of hours plus 30 minutes.
Ludhiana is on the same time as the rest of India, including the capital, New Delhi.
Clock changes in Ludhiana, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Ludhiana for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Ludhiana and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Ludhiana 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 Ludhiana 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 Ludhiana
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Over the year, daylight in Ludhiana grows from 10 hours 9 minutes to 14 hours 9 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours.
Daylight through the year in Ludhiana
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:31 AM | 6:38 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:24 AM | 7:33 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:15 AM | 6:22 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:21 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 9 min |
When the sun is highest in Ludhiana
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Ludhiana: solar noon falls at about 12:25 PM on standard time.
Cities near Ludhiana
Every city below shares Ludhiana’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phagwara | 36 km (22 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Khanna | 42 km (26 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Malerkotla | 42 km (26 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jalandhar | 53 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Moga | 66 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Barnala | 67 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hoshiarpur | 70 km (43 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Patiāla | 82 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Ludhiana in?
Ludhiana uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which is UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Does Ludhiana use daylight saving time?
No. Ludhiana 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 Ludhiana and New York?
Ludhiana 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 Ludhiana does not.
Is Ludhiana on the same time as New Delhi?
Yes. Ludhiana and New Delhi both use UTC+5:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Ludhiana?
About 14 hours 9 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 9 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.