Current local time in Jabalpur, India
The live clock above shows the time in Jabalpur. Jabalpur is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, UTC+5:30 right now (IST).
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Madhya Pradesh |
| Population | about 1.2 million |
| Coordinates | 23.18° N, 79.96° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation | IST |
| UTC offset | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Jabalpur 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 | 6:14 AM | 6:20 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:25 AM | 6:58 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September equinox | 5:58 AM | 6:07 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | 6:46 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 42 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Jabalpur at about 12:19 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 10 minutes ahead of the sun, because Jabalpur sits at 80.0° E, while its time zone is centred on 82.5° E.
Jabalpur time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Jabalpur |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Jabalpur |
|---|---|---|
| Sagar | 144 km (89 mi) | same time |
| Nagpur | 240 km (149 mi) | same time |
| Bilaspur | 256 km (159 mi) | same time |
| Bhopal | 260 km (162 mi) | same time |
| Bhilai | 266 km (165 mi) | same time |
| Atal Nagar | 276 km (172 mi) | same time |
| Jhansi | 290 km (180 mi) | same time |
| Fatehpur | 313 km (194 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 Jabalpur in?
Jabalpur is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, UTC+5:30, all year.
Does Jabalpur have daylight saving time?
Jabalpur doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Jabalpur when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Jabalpur's clocks follow a zone centred on 82.5° E, so on standard time they run about 10 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).