Thiruvananthapuram keeps UTC+5:30 (IST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Thiruvananthapuram and your time
Thiruvananthapuram at a glance
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Kerala |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation now | IST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 8.49° N, 76.95° E |
Thiruvananthapuram time zone and clock changes
Thiruvananthapuram 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.
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 Thiruvananthapuram.
All of India keeps the same time, so Thiruvananthapuram reads the same clock as New Delhi.
Clock changes in Thiruvananthapuram, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Thiruvananthapuram for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Thiruvananthapuram and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Thiruvananthapuram, 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 |
Thiruvananthapuram 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 Thiruvananthapuram
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Being in the tropics, Thiruvananthapuram sees little change in day length: the longest day (12 hours 37 minutes) is only 59 minutes longer than the shortest (11 hours 38 minutes). Sunrise stays between 6:02 AM and 6:43 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Thiruvananthapuram
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:27 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:05 AM | 6:43 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:11 AM | 6:18 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:32 AM | 6:10 PM | 11 h 38 min |
Clock time and sun time in Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:20 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Thiruvananthapuram
All the places listed below keep the same time as Thiruvananthapuram.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kollam | 60 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nagercoil | 63 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tirunelveli | 85 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Rajapalayam | 126 km (79 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Alappuzha | 131 km (81 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Thoothukudi | 134 km (83 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sivakasi | 142 km (88 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kochi | 179 km (111 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Thiruvananthapuram in?
Thiruvananthapuram uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which is UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Does Thiruvananthapuram use daylight saving time?
No. Thiruvananthapuram 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 Thiruvananthapuram and New York?
Thiruvananthapuram 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 Thiruvananthapuram does not.
Is Thiruvananthapuram on the same time as New Delhi?
Yes. Thiruvananthapuram and New Delhi both use UTC+5:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Thiruvananthapuram?
About 12 hours 37 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 38 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.