Rajkot keeps UTC+5:30 (IST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Rajkot and your time
Rajkot at a glance
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Gujarat |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation now | IST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 22.29° N, 70.79° E |
Which time zone Rajkot uses
The clocks in Rajkot 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 Rajkot.
All of India keeps the same time, so Rajkot reads the same clock as New Delhi.
Clock changes in Rajkot, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Rajkot for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Rajkot and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Rajkot 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 Rajkot 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 is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise and sunset in Rajkot
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Close to the equator, days in Rajkot last between 10 hours 46 minutes and 13 hours 30 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Rajkot
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:51 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:04 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:36 AM | 6:42 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:22 AM | 6:08 PM | 10 h 46 min |
Clock time and sun time in Rajkot
Rajkot sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 12:45 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Cities near Rajkot
All the places listed below keep the same time as Rajkot.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gondal | 37 km (23 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Morvi | 59 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jetpur | 62 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jamnagar | 77 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Amreli | 88 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Botad | 91 km (57 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Junagadh | 92 km (57 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Surendranagar | 100 km (62 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Rajkot
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Rajkot in?
Rajkot uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which is UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Does Rajkot use daylight saving time?
No. Rajkot 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 Rajkot and New York?
Rajkot 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 Rajkot does not.
Is Rajkot on the same time as New Delhi?
Yes. Rajkot and New Delhi both use UTC+5:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Rajkot?
About 13 hours 30 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 46 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Rajkot?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Rajkot lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:45 PM on standard time.
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.