Siliguri keeps UTC+5:30 (IST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Siliguri and your time
Siliguri at a glance
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | West Bengal |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation now | IST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 26.71° N, 88.43° E |
Siliguri time zone and clock changes
Local time in Siliguri is UTC+5:30 year round, under the Asia/Kolkata rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 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 Siliguri.
Siliguri is on the same time as the rest of India, including the capital, New Delhi.
Clock changes in Siliguri, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Siliguri for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Siliguri is
A 9:00 AM start in Siliguri 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 Siliguri 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 Siliguri
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Siliguri runs from 10 hours 28 minutes at the December solstice to 13 hours 49 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 6:34 PM, comes on July 2.
Daylight through the year in Siliguri
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:41 AM | 5:47 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:43 AM | 6:33 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:25 AM | 5:32 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:21 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 28 min |
Clock time and sun time in Siliguri
Siliguri lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 11:35 AM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Siliguri
Only 76 km (47 mi) away, Thakurgaon in Bangladesh is 30 minutes ahead of Siliguri. Crossing between the two means resetting your watch.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalpaiguri | 37 km (23 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Darjeeling | 39 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gangtok | 71 km (44 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Thakurgaon (Bangladesh) | 76 km (47 mi) | --:-- | 30 min ahead |
| Kishanganj | 82 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jaigaon | 95 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Saidpur (Bangladesh) | 113 km (71 mi) | --:-- | 30 min ahead |
| Dharan (Nepal) | 115 km (71 mi) | --:-- | 15 min ahead |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Siliguri in?
Siliguri uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which is UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Does Siliguri use daylight saving time?
No. Siliguri 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 Siliguri and New York?
Siliguri 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 Siliguri does not.
Is Siliguri on the same time as New Delhi?
Yes. Siliguri and New Delhi both use UTC+5:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Siliguri?
About 13 hours 49 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 28 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.