Current Time in Kochi, India
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Sunday, September 20, 2026
ISTUTC+5:30
Kochi 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
9.94° N, 76.26° E
Sunrise
6:14 AM
Sunset
6:22 PM
Sun times for Sep 20, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 8 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Kochi to New York | -9 hours 30 minutes | |
| Kochi to London | -4 hours 30 minutes | |
| Kochi to Dubai | -1 hour 30 minutes | |
| Kochi to Tokyo | +3 hours 30 minutes | |
| Kochi to Sydney | +4 hours 30 minutes |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Kochi. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Kochi
What time zone is Kochi in?
Kochi is on India Standard Time (IANA time zone Asia/Kolkata), which is IST (UTC+5:30) all year.
Does Kochi observe daylight saving time?
No. Kochi 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 Kochi and New York?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, New York is 9 hours 30 minutes behind Kochi. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kochi?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, the sun rises at 6:14 AM and sets at 6:22 PM local time, giving 12 hours 8 minutes of daylight.
Is all of India on the same time as Kochi?
Yes. India uses a single time zone, so Kochi has the same local time as the rest of the country.