Ranchi runs on UTC+5:30 (IST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Ranchi and your time
Ranchi at a glance
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Jharkhand |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation now | IST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 23.34° N, 85.31° E |
Time zone in Ranchi
Ranchi 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 Ranchi and most other cities is a whole number of hours plus 30 minutes.
All of India keeps the same time, so Ranchi reads the same clock as New Delhi.
Clock changes in Ranchi, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Ranchi for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Ranchi and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Ranchi, 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 |
Because Ranchi 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.
Daylight in Ranchi
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length barely moves in Ranchi, from 10 hours 42 minutes to 13 hours 34 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Ranchi
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:53 AM | 6:00 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:03 AM | 6:38 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:38 AM | 5:44 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:26 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 42 min |
Clock time and sun time in Ranchi
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Ranchi: solar noon falls at about 11:50 AM on standard time.
Places close to Ranchi
All the places listed below keep the same time as Ranchi.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazaribagh | 72 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Phusro | 85 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bokaro | 93 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Purulia | 108 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jamshedpur | 108 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dhanbad | 125 km (78 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Rourkela | 132 km (82 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Giridih | 138 km (86 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Ranchi
- Convert a time to or from Ranchi: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Ranchi to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Ranchi and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Ranchi in?
Ranchi uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which is UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Does Ranchi use daylight saving time?
No. Ranchi 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 Ranchi and New York?
Ranchi 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 Ranchi does not.
Is Ranchi on the same time as New Delhi?
Yes. Ranchi and New Delhi both use UTC+5:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Ranchi?
About 13 hours 34 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 42 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.