Srinagar keeps UTC+5:30 (IST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Srinagar and your time
Srinagar at a glance
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation now | IST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 34.09° N, 74.81° E |
Which time zone Srinagar uses
Srinagar 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 Srinagar and most other cities is a whole number of hours plus 30 minutes.
Srinagar is on the same time as the rest of India, including the capital, New Delhi.
Clock changes in Srinagar, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Srinagar for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Srinagar is
A 9:00 AM start in Srinagar 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 |
Srinagar 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 and sunset in Srinagar
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Srinagar runs from 9 hours 53 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 26 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:46 PM, comes on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Srinagar
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:35 AM | 6:42 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:20 AM | 7:45 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:19 AM | 6:27 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:33 AM | 5:26 PM | 9 h 53 min |
Clock time and sun time in Srinagar
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Srinagar: solar noon falls at about 12:30 PM on standard time.
Cities near Srinagar
Only 113 km (70 mi) away, Dhirkot in Pakistan is 30 minutes behind Srinagar. Crossing between the two means resetting your watch.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anantnag | 51 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dhirkot (Pakistan) | 113 km (70 mi) | --:-- | 30 min behind |
| Muzaffarabad (Pakistan) | 127 km (79 mi) | --:-- | 30 min behind |
| New Mirpur City (Pakistan) | 143 km (89 mi) | --:-- | 30 min behind |
| Abbottabad (Pakistan) | 147 km (91 mi) | --:-- | 30 min behind |
| Jammu | 150 km (93 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Skardu (Pakistan) | 155 km (96 mi) | --:-- | 30 min behind |
| Jhelum (Pakistan) | 162 km (101 mi) | --:-- | 30 min behind |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Srinagar in?
Srinagar uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which is UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Does Srinagar use daylight saving time?
No. Srinagar 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 Srinagar and New York?
Srinagar 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 Srinagar does not.
Is Srinagar on the same time as New Delhi?
Yes. Srinagar and New Delhi both use UTC+5:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Srinagar?
About 14 hours 26 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 53 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.