Raipur runs on UTC+5:30 (IST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Raipur and your time
Raipur at a glance
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Chhattisgarh |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation now | IST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 21.23° N, 81.63° E |
Raipur time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Raipur 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 Raipur.
All of India keeps the same time, so Raipur reads the same clock as New Delhi.
Clock changes in Raipur, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Raipur for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Raipur and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Raipur, it 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 |
Raipur 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, sunset and day length in Raipur
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Close to the equator, days in Raipur last between 10 hours 51 minutes and 13 hours 26 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Raipur
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:08 AM | 6:14 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:22 AM | 6:48 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:52 AM | 5:59 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:37 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 51 min |
Clock time and sun time in Raipur
Raipur lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:05 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Raipur
All the places listed below keep the same time as Raipur.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhilai | 21 km (13 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Durg | 37 km (23 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dhamtari | 59 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Rajnandgaon | 64 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bilaspur | 109 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gondia | 151 km (94 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Korba | 165 km (103 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Raigarh | 197 km (122 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Raipur
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Raipur in?
Raipur uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which is UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Does Raipur use daylight saving time?
No. Raipur 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 Raipur and New York?
Raipur 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 Raipur does not.
Is Raipur on the same time as New Delhi?
Yes. Raipur and New Delhi both use UTC+5:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Raipur?
About 13 hours 26 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 51 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.