Mangaluru runs on UTC+5:30 (IST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Mangaluru and your time
Mangaluru at a glance
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Karnataka |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation now | IST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 12.92° N, 74.86° E |
Mangaluru time zone and clock changes
Mangaluru 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.
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 Mangaluru.
All of India keeps the same time, so Mangaluru reads the same clock as New Delhi.
Clock changes in Mangaluru, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Mangaluru for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Mangaluru and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Mangaluru: 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 |
Mangaluru 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 Mangaluru
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Close to the equator, days in Mangaluru last between 11 hours 22 minutes and 12 hours 53 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Mangaluru
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:35 AM | 6:41 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:06 AM | 6:59 PM | 12 h 53 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:20 AM | 6:26 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:48 AM | 6:10 PM | 11 h 22 min |
When the sun is highest in Mangaluru
Mangaluru lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:30 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Mangaluru
Every city below shares Mangaluru’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Udupi | 48 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kanhangad | 73 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chikkamagaluru | 109 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hassan | 135 km (84 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shivamogga | 137 km (85 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bhadravati | 138 km (86 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mysuru | 205 km (128 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ranebennur | 207 km (129 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Mangaluru
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Mangaluru in?
Mangaluru uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which is UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Does Mangaluru use daylight saving time?
No. Mangaluru 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 Mangaluru and New York?
Mangaluru 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 Mangaluru does not.
Is Mangaluru on the same time as New Delhi?
Yes. Mangaluru and New Delhi both use UTC+5:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Mangaluru?
About 12 hours 53 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 22 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.