Ujjain keeps UTC+5:30 (IST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Ujjain and your time
Ujjain at a glance
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Madhya Pradesh |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation now | IST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 23.18° N, 75.78° E |
Ujjain time zone and clock changes
Ujjain 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 Ujjain and most other cities is a whole number of hours plus 30 minutes.
Ujjain is on the same time as the rest of India, including the capital, New Delhi.
Clock changes in Ujjain, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Ujjain for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Ujjain and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Ujjain: the clock reads 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 Ujjain 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, sunset and day length in Ujjain
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length barely moves in Ujjain, from 10 hours 43 minutes to 13 hours 34 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Ujjain
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:31 AM | 6:38 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:42 AM | 7:16 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:16 AM | 6:23 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:04 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 43 min |
When the sun is highest in Ujjain
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Ujjain: solar noon falls at about 12:25 PM on standard time.
Places close to Ujjain
Every city below shares Ujjain’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dewas | 37 km (23 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nagda | 48 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Indore | 52 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pithampur | 65 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ratlam | 77 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mandsaur | 122 km (76 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Punasa | 123 km (76 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sehore | 134 km (83 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Ujjain
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Ujjain in?
Ujjain uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which is UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Does Ujjain use daylight saving time?
No. Ujjain 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 Ujjain and New York?
Ujjain 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 Ujjain does not.
Is Ujjain on the same time as New Delhi?
Yes. Ujjain and New Delhi both use UTC+5:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Ujjain?
About 13 hours 34 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 43 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.