Current local time in Ambala, India
The live clock above shows the time in Ambala. Ambala is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, UTC+5:30 right now (IST).
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Haryana |
| Population | about 147,000 |
| Coordinates | 30.32° N, 76.82° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation | IST |
| UTC offset | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Ambala doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:27 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:21 AM | 7:27 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| September equinox | 6:10 AM | 6:20 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 7:14 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 11 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Ambala at about 12:31 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 23 minutes ahead of the sun, because Ambala sits at 76.8° E, while its time zone is centred on 82.5° E.
Ambala time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Ambala |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10.5 hours behind in Jan, 9.5 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 13.5 hours behind in Jan, 12.5 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 5.5 hours behind in Jan, 4.5 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 4.5 hours behind in Jan, 3.5 hours behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 1.5 hours behind | |
| Shanghai | 2.5 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 3.5 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 5.5 hours ahead in Jan, 4.5 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Ambala |
|---|---|---|
| Patiala | 42 km (26 mi) | same time |
| Chandigarh | 45 km (28 mi) | same time |
| Karnal | 73 km (45 mi) | same time |
| Saharanpur | 80 km (50 mi) | same time |
| Simla | 93 km (58 mi) | same time |
| Panipat | 103 km (64 mi) | same time |
| Ludhiana | 113 km (70 mi) | same time |
| Dehra Dun | 118 km (73 mi) | same time |
Other cities in India
- Mumbai
- Delhi
- Kolkata
- Bangalore
- Chennai
- Hyderabad
- Ahmedabad
- Pune
- Surat
- Kanpur
- Haora
- Jaipur
- Lucknow
- Nagpur
- Indore
- Patna
- Bhopal
- Ludhiana
Questions people ask
What time zone is Ambala in?
Ambala is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, UTC+5:30, all year.
Does Ambala have daylight saving time?
Ambala doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Ambala when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Ambala's clocks follow a zone centred on 82.5° E, so on standard time they run about 23 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).