Virār keeps UTC+5:30 (IST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Virār and your time
Virār at a glance
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Maharashtra |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation now | IST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 19.46° N, 72.81° E |
Virār time zone and clock changes
Local time in Virār is UTC+5:30 year round, under the Asia/Kolkata rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
The offset includes half an hour, so the gap between Virār and most other cities is a whole number of hours plus 30 minutes.
Virār is on the same time as the rest of India, including the capital, New Delhi.
Clock changes in Virār, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Virār for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Virār and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Virār: 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 |
Virār 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.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Virār
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length barely moves in Virār, from 10 hours 58 minutes to 13 hours 18 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Virār
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:43 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:01 AM | 7:20 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:28 AM | 6:34 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:08 AM | 6:06 PM | 10 h 58 min |
When the sun is highest in Virār
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Virār: solar noon falls at about 12:40 PM on standard time.
Places close to Virār
Every city below shares Virār’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhayandar | 18 km (11 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Thane | 33 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kalyan | 41 km (26 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mumbai | 43 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Badlapur | 58 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Panvel | 61 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Vapi | 102 km (64 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nashik | 119 km (74 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Plan around the time in Virār
- Convert a time to or from Virār: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Virār to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Virār and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Virār in?
Virār uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which is UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Does Virār use daylight saving time?
No. Virār 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 Virār and New York?
Virār 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 Virār does not.
Is Virār on the same time as New Delhi?
Yes. Virār and New Delhi both use UTC+5:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Virār?
About 13 hours 18 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 58 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.