Moradabad keeps UTC+5:30 (IST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Moradabad and your time
Moradabad 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 | 28.84° N, 78.78° E |
Time zone in Moradabad
The clocks in Moradabad 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 Moradabad.
Moradabad is on the same time as the rest of India, including the capital, New Delhi.
Clock changes in Moradabad, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Moradabad for 2026 or 2027.
Moradabad time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Moradabad: 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 |
Moradabad 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Moradabad
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Moradabad grows from 10 hours 18 minutes to 13 hours 59 minutes and back, a swing of 3 hours 41 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Moradabad
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:19 AM | 6:26 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:17 AM | 7:16 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:04 AM | 6:11 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:04 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 18 min |
When the sun is highest in Moradabad
Moradabad lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:15 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Moradabad
Every city below shares Moradabad’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rāmpur | 25 km (15 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Amroha | 31 km (19 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sambhal | 35 km (22 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chandausi | 43 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kashipur | 45 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Rudrapur | 63 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bareilly | 83 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Haldwani | 85 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Moradabad in?
Moradabad uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which is UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Does Moradabad use daylight saving time?
No. Moradabad 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 Moradabad and New York?
Moradabad 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 Moradabad does not.
Is Moradabad on the same time as New Delhi?
Yes. Moradabad and New Delhi both use UTC+5:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Moradabad?
About 13 hours 59 minutes, 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.