Current Time in Madurai, India
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Sunday, September 20, 2026
ISTUTC+5:30
Madurai 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
9.92° N, 78.12° E
Sunrise
6:06 AM
Sunset
6:15 PM
Sun times for Sep 20, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 8 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Madurai to New York | -9 hours 30 minutes | |
| Madurai to London | -4 hours 30 minutes | |
| Madurai to Dubai | -1 hour 30 minutes | |
| Madurai to Tokyo | +3 hours 30 minutes | |
| Madurai to Sydney | +4 hours 30 minutes |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Madurai. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Madurai
What time zone is Madurai in?
Madurai is on India Standard Time (IANA time zone Asia/Kolkata), which is IST (UTC+5:30) all year.
Does Madurai observe daylight saving time?
No. Madurai 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 Madurai and New York?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, New York is 9 hours 30 minutes behind Madurai. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Madurai?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, the sun rises at 6:06 AM and sets at 6:15 PM local time, giving 12 hours 8 minutes of daylight.
Is all of India on the same time as Madurai?
Yes. India uses a single time zone, so Madurai has the same local time as the rest of the country.