Salem runs on UTC+5:30 (IST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Salem and your time
Salem at a glance
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Tamil Nadu |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation now | IST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 11.65° N, 78.16° E |
Time zone in Salem
Local time in Salem 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 Salem and most other cities is a whole number of hours plus 30 minutes.
All of India keeps the same time, so Salem reads the same clock as New Delhi.
Clock changes in Salem, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Salem for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Salem is
A 9:00 AM start in Salem 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 Salem 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, sunset and day length in Salem
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length barely moves in Salem, from 11 hours 27 minutes to 12 hours 49 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Salem
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:22 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:55 AM | 6:43 PM | 12 h 49 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:07 AM | 6:13 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:33 AM | 5:59 PM | 11 h 27 min |
When the sun is highest in Salem
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Salem: solar noon falls at about 12:15 PM on standard time.
Places close to Salem
Every city below shares Salem’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Komarapalayam | 54 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Erode | 58 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Karur | 78 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kallakurichi | 88 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tirupur | 106 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tiruchirappalli | 110 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tiruvannamalai | 119 km (74 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hosur | 125 km (78 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in India
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Salem in?
Salem uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which is UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Does Salem use daylight saving time?
No. Salem 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 Salem and New York?
Salem 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 Salem does not.
Is Salem on the same time as New Delhi?
Yes. Salem and New Delhi both use UTC+5:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Salem?
About 12 hours 49 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 27 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.