Current local time in Bikaner, India
The live clock above shows the time in Bikaner. Bikaner is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, UTC+5:30 right now (IST).
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Rajasthan |
| Population | about 486,000 |
| Coordinates | 28.03° N, 73.33° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation | IST |
| UTC offset | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Bikaner 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 | 6:41 AM | 6:47 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:40 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| September equinox | 6:24 AM | 6:34 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 7:23 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 21 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Bikaner at about 12:45 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 37 minutes ahead of the sun, because Bikaner sits at 73.3° E, while its time zone is centred on 82.5° E.
Bikaner time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Bikaner |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Bikaner |
|---|---|---|
| Sikar | 184 km (114 mi) | same time |
| Jodhpur | 196 km (122 mi) | same time |
| Ajmer | 218 km (136 mi) | same time |
| Bahawalpur, Pakistan | 221 km (137 mi) | 0.5 hours behind |
| Sirsa | 232 km (144 mi) | same time |
| Pali | 249 km (155 mi) | same time |
| Abohar | 250 km (156 mi) | same time |
| Hisar | 266 km (165 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 Bikaner in?
Bikaner is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, UTC+5:30, all year.
Does Bikaner have daylight saving time?
Bikaner doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Bikaner when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Bikaner's clocks follow a zone centred on 82.5° E, so on standard time they run about 37 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).