Surat keeps UTC+5:30 (IST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Surat and your time
Surat 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 | 21.20° N, 72.83° E |
Which time zone Surat uses
The clocks in Surat 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 Surat.
Surat is on the same time as the rest of India, including the capital, New Delhi.
Clock changes in Surat, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Surat for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Surat is
A 9:00 AM start in Surat 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 |
Surat 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 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 Surat
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Being in the tropics, Surat sees little change in day length: the longest day (13 hours 25 minutes) is only 2 hours 34 minutes longer than the shortest (10 hours 51 minutes). Sunrise stays between 5:56 AM and 7:19 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Surat
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:43 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:58 AM | 7:23 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:28 AM | 6:34 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:12 AM | 6:03 PM | 10 h 51 min |
Clock time and sun time in Surat
Surat lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:40 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Surat
All the places listed below keep the same time as Surat.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navsari | 30 km (19 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bilimora | 49 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bharuch | 58 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Valsad | 66 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Vapi | 92 km (57 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bhavnagar | 94 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Vadodara | 129 km (80 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nandurbar | 147 km (92 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Surat in?
Surat uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which is UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Does Surat use daylight saving time?
No. Surat 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 Surat and New York?
Surat 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 Surat does not.
Is Surat on the same time as New Delhi?
Yes. Surat and New Delhi both use UTC+5:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Surat?
About 13 hours 25 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 51 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.