Nellore keeps UTC+5:30 (IST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Nellore and your time
Nellore at a glance
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Andhra Pradesh |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation now | IST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 14.45° N, 79.99° E |
Time zone in Nellore
Local time in Nellore is UTC+5:30 year round, under the Asia/Kolkata rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
The offset includes half an hour, so the gap between Nellore and most other cities is a whole number of hours plus 30 minutes.
Nellore is on the same time as the rest of India, including the capital, New Delhi.
Clock changes in Nellore, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Nellore for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Nellore and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Nellore: 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 |
Because Nellore 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 Nellore
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length barely moves in Nellore, from 11 hours 16 minutes to 12 hours 59 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Nellore
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:14 AM | 6:21 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:42 AM | 6:41 PM | 12 h 59 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:59 AM | 6:06 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:30 AM | 5:47 PM | 11 h 16 min |
Clock time and sun time in Nellore
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Nellore: solar noon falls at about 12:10 PM on standard time.
Cities near Nellore
All the places listed below keep the same time as Nellore.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tirupati | 109 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ongole | 117 km (73 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kadapa | 125 km (78 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chennai | 155 km (96 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Proddatur | 158 km (98 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pallavaram | 166 km (103 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chittoor | 168 km (104 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kanchipuram | 182 km (113 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Nellore in?
Nellore uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which is UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Does Nellore use daylight saving time?
No. Nellore 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 Nellore and New York?
Nellore 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 Nellore does not.
Is Nellore on the same time as New Delhi?
Yes. Nellore and New Delhi both use UTC+5:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Nellore?
About 12 hours 59 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 16 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.