Current Time in Varanasi, India
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Sunday, September 20, 2026
ISTUTC+5:30
Varanasi 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
25.32° N, 83.01° E
Sunrise
5:45 AM
Sunset
5:56 PM
Sun times for Sep 20, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 11 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Varanasi to New York | -9 hours 30 minutes | |
| Varanasi to London | -4 hours 30 minutes | |
| Varanasi to Dubai | -1 hour 30 minutes | |
| Varanasi to Tokyo | +3 hours 30 minutes | |
| Varanasi to Sydney | +4 hours 30 minutes |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Varanasi. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Varanasi
What time zone is Varanasi in?
Varanasi is on India Standard Time (IANA time zone Asia/Kolkata), which is IST (UTC+5:30) all year.
Does Varanasi observe daylight saving time?
No. Varanasi 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 Varanasi and New York?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, New York is 9 hours 30 minutes behind Varanasi. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Varanasi?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, the sun rises at 5:45 AM and sets at 5:56 PM local time, giving 12 hours 11 minutes of daylight.
Is all of India on the same time as Varanasi?
Yes. India uses a single time zone, so Varanasi has the same local time as the rest of the country.