Current Time in Patna, India
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Sunday, September 20, 2026
ISTUTC+5:30
Patna 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
25.59° N, 85.14° E
Sunrise
5:37 AM
Sunset
5:48 PM
Sun times for Sep 20, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 11 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Patna to New York | -9 hours 30 minutes | |
| Patna to London | -4 hours 30 minutes | |
| Patna to Dubai | -1 hour 30 minutes | |
| Patna to Tokyo | +3 hours 30 minutes | |
| Patna to Sydney | +4 hours 30 minutes |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Patna. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Patna
What time zone is Patna in?
Patna is on India Standard Time (IANA time zone Asia/Kolkata), which is IST (UTC+5:30) all year.
Does Patna observe daylight saving time?
No. Patna 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 Patna and New York?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, New York is 9 hours 30 minutes behind Patna. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Patna?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, the sun rises at 5:37 AM and sets at 5:48 PM local time, giving 12 hours 11 minutes of daylight.
Is all of India on the same time as Patna?
Yes. India uses a single time zone, so Patna has the same local time as the rest of the country.