Current local time in Gorakhpur, India
The live clock above shows the time in Gorakhpur. Gorakhpur is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, UTC+5:30 right now (IST).
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Uttar Pradesh |
| Population | about 674,000 |
| Coordinates | 26.75° N, 83.38° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation | IST |
| UTC offset | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Gorakhpur 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 | 6:01 AM | 6:07 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:03 AM | 6:52 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| September equinox | 5:44 AM | 5:54 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:40 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 27 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Gorakhpur at about 12:05 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 4 minutes behind the sun, because Gorakhpur sits at 83.4° E, while its time zone is centred on 82.5° E.
Gorakhpur time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Gorakhpur |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Gorakhpur |
|---|---|---|
| Ayodhya | 120 km (75 mi) | same time |
| Birganj, Nepal | 150 km (93 mi) | 0.25 hours ahead |
| Varanasi | 162 km (101 mi) | same time |
| Pokhara, Nepal | 178 km (111 mi) | 0.25 hours ahead |
| Hetauda, Nepal | 180 km (112 mi) | 0.25 hours ahead |
| Bahraich | 195 km (121 mi) | same time |
| Mirzapur | 196 km (122 mi) | same time |
| Prayagraj | 211 km (131 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 Gorakhpur in?
Gorakhpur is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, UTC+5:30, all year.
Does Gorakhpur have daylight saving time?
Gorakhpur doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Gorakhpur when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Gorakhpur's clocks follow a zone centred on 82.5° E, so on standard time they run about 4 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).