Varanasi runs on UTC+5:30 (IST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Varanasi and your time
Varanasi at a glance
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Uttar Pradesh |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation now | IST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 25.32° N, 83.01° E |
Which time zone Varanasi uses
The clocks in Varanasi 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 Varanasi.
Varanasi is on the same time as the rest of India, including the capital, New Delhi.
Clock changes in Varanasi, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Varanasi for 2026 or 2027.
Varanasi time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Varanasi: 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 Varanasi 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.
Daylight in Varanasi
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Varanasi runs from 10 hours 34 minutes at the December solstice to 13 hours 43 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 6:53 PM, comes on July 2.
Daylight through the year in Varanasi
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:02 AM | 6:09 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:08 AM | 6:51 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:47 AM | 5:54 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:40 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 34 min |
Clock time and sun time in Varanasi
Varanasi lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:00 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Varanasi
All the places listed below keep the same time as Varanasi.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirzapur-cum-Vindhyachal | 49 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gyanpur | 55 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jaunpur | 58 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ghazipur | 65 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Azamgarh | 85 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mau | 89 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Buxar | 102 km (63 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sasaram | 109 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Varanasi
- Convert a time to or from Varanasi: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Varanasi in?
Varanasi uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which is UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Does Varanasi use daylight saving time?
No. Varanasi 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 Varanasi and New York?
Varanasi 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 Varanasi does not.
Is Varanasi on the same time as New Delhi?
Yes. Varanasi and New Delhi both use UTC+5:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Varanasi?
About 13 hours 43 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 34 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.