Prayagraj keeps UTC+5:30 (IST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Prayagraj and your time
Prayagraj 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 | 25.44° N, 81.84° E |
Prayagraj time zone and clock changes
Prayagraj 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 Prayagraj and most other cities is a whole number of hours plus 30 minutes.
Prayagraj is on the same time as the rest of India, including the capital, New Delhi.
Clock changes in Prayagraj, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Prayagraj for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Prayagraj and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Prayagraj: 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 Prayagraj 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 and sunset in Prayagraj
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
The earliest sunrise in Prayagraj is at 5:11 AM on June 9, and the latest sunset at 6:57 PM on July 2.
Daylight through the year in Prayagraj
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:07 AM | 6:14 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:13 AM | 6:56 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:52 AM | 5:58 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:44 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 33 min |
Clock time and sun time in Prayagraj
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Prayagraj: solar noon falls at about 12:05 PM on standard time.
Places close to Prayagraj
All the places listed below keep the same time as Prayagraj.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gyanpur | 64 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mirzapur-cum-Vindhyachal | 80 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gauriganj | 86 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jaunpur | 91 km (57 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sultanpur | 93 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Raebareli | 107 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Rewa | 116 km (72 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fatehpur | 116 km (72 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Prayagraj in?
Prayagraj uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which is UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Does Prayagraj use daylight saving time?
No. Prayagraj 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 Prayagraj and New York?
Prayagraj 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 Prayagraj does not.
Is Prayagraj on the same time as New Delhi?
Yes. Prayagraj and New Delhi both use UTC+5:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Prayagraj?
About 13 hours 44 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 33 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.