Current Time in Dhanbad, India
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Wednesday, November 4, 2026
ISTUTC+5:30
Dhanbad time zone
Time Zone
India Standard Time (IST)
IANA: Asia/Kolkata
UTC Offset
UTC+5:30
Daylight Saving Time
Not observed
Same offset all year
Coordinates
23.80° N, 86.43° E
Sunrise
5:51 AM
Sunset
5:03 PM
Sun times for Nov 4, 2026 (local date) · 11 hours 12 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanbad to New York | -10 hours 30 minutes | |
| Dhanbad to London | -5 hours 30 minutes | |
| Dhanbad to Dubai | -1 hour 30 minutes | |
| Dhanbad to Tokyo | +3 hours 30 minutes | |
| Dhanbad to Sydney | +5 hours 30 minutes |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Dhanbad. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Dhanbad
What time zone is Dhanbad in?
Dhanbad is on India Standard Time (IANA time zone Asia/Kolkata), which is IST (UTC+5:30) all year.
Does Dhanbad observe daylight saving time?
No. Dhanbad does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so it stays on IST (UTC+5:30) all year. Its time difference with places that do observe daylight saving time changes during the year.
What is the time difference between Dhanbad and New York?
On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, New York is 10 hours 30 minutes behind Dhanbad. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Dhanbad?
On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, the sun rises at 5:51 AM and sets at 5:03 PM local time, giving 11 hours 12 minutes of daylight.
Is all of India on the same time as Dhanbad?
Yes. India uses a single time zone, so Dhanbad has the same local time as the rest of the country.