Meerut keeps UTC+5:30 (IST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Meerut and your time
Meerut 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 | 28.98° N, 77.71° E |
Meerut time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Meerut 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 Meerut.
Meerut is on the same time as the rest of India, including the capital, New Delhi.
Clock changes in Meerut, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Meerut for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Meerut is
A 9:00 AM start in Meerut 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 Meerut 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 Meerut
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Over the year, daylight in Meerut grows from 10 hours 18 minutes to 14 hours and back, a swing of 3 hours 42 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Meerut
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:23 AM | 6:30 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:21 AM | 7:21 PM | 14 h |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:08 AM | 6:15 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:09 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 18 min |
Clock time and sun time in Meerut
Meerut lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:20 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Meerut
All the places listed below keep the same time as Meerut.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modīnagar | 21 km (13 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hapur | 29 km (18 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ghaziabad | 44 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Muzaffarnagar | 55 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Greater Noida | 56 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Delhi | 59 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bulandshahr | 66 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sonipat | 67 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Meerut in?
Meerut uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which is UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Does Meerut use daylight saving time?
No. Meerut 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 Meerut and New York?
Meerut 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 Meerut does not.
Is Meerut on the same time as New Delhi?
Yes. Meerut and New Delhi both use UTC+5:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Meerut?
About 14 hours, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 18 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.