Current Time in Ranchi, India
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Wednesday, November 4, 2026
ISTUTC+5:30
Ranchi 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
23.34° N, 85.31° E
Sunrise
5:55 AM
Sunset
5:08 PM
Sun times for Nov 4, 2026 (local date) · 11 hours 13 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Ranchi to New York | -10 hours 30 minutes | |
| Ranchi to London | -5 hours 30 minutes | |
| Ranchi to Dubai | -1 hour 30 minutes | |
| Ranchi to Tokyo | +3 hours 30 minutes | |
| Ranchi to Sydney | +5 hours 30 minutes |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Ranchi. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Ranchi
What time zone is Ranchi in?
Ranchi is on India Standard Time (IANA time zone Asia/Kolkata), which is IST (UTC+5:30) all year.
Does Ranchi observe daylight saving time?
No. Ranchi 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 Ranchi and New York?
On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, New York is 10 hours 30 minutes behind Ranchi. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ranchi?
On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, the sun rises at 5:55 AM and sets at 5:08 PM local time, giving 11 hours 13 minutes of daylight.
Is all of India on the same time as Ranchi?
Yes. India uses a single time zone, so Ranchi has the same local time as the rest of the country.