Current local time in Imphal, India
The live clock above shows the time in Imphal. Imphal is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, UTC+5:30 right now (IST).
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Manipur |
| Population | about 244,000 |
| Coordinates | 24.80° N, 93.95° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation | IST |
| UTC offset | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Imphal 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 | 5:18 AM | 5:24 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 4:25 AM | 6:06 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September equinox | 5:02 AM | 5:11 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 5:54 AM | 4:29 PM | 10 h 35 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Imphal at about 11:23 AM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 46 minutes behind the sun, because Imphal sits at 94.0° E, while its time zone is centred on 82.5° E.
Imphal time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Imphal |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Imphal |
|---|---|---|
| Silchar | 117 km (73 mi) | same time |
| Aizawl | 174 km (108 mi) | same time |
| Sylhet, Bangladesh | 210 km (130 mi) | 0.5 hours ahead |
| Shillong | 225 km (140 mi) | same time |
| Guwahati | 266 km (165 mi) | same time |
| Agartala | 291 km (181 mi) | same time |
| Dibrugarh | 313 km (195 mi) | same time |
| Comilla, Bangladesh | 318 km (198 mi) | 0.5 hours ahead |
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 Imphal in?
Imphal is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, UTC+5:30, all year.
Does Imphal have daylight saving time?
Imphal doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Imphal when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Imphal's clocks follow a zone centred on 82.5° E, so on standard time they run about 46 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).