Current local time in Jammu, India
The live clock above shows the time in Jammu. Jammu is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, UTC+5:30 right now (IST).
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Population | about 628,000 |
| Coordinates | 32.71° N, 74.85° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation | IST |
| UTC offset | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Jammu 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 | 6:35 AM | 6:41 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:23 AM | 7:41 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| September equinox | 6:18 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 7:28 AM | 5:28 PM | 9 h 59 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Jammu at about 12:39 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 31 minutes ahead of the sun, because Jammu sits at 74.8° E, while its time zone is centred on 82.5° E.
Jammu time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Jammu |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Jammu |
|---|---|---|
| Sialkote, Pakistan | 34 km (21 mi) | 0.5 hours behind |
| Gujrat, Pakistan | 73 km (46 mi) | 0.5 hours behind |
| Gujranwala, Pakistan | 87 km (54 mi) | 0.5 hours behind |
| Pathankot | 95 km (59 mi) | same time |
| Amritsar | 119 km (74 mi) | same time |
| Lahore, Pakistan | 136 km (85 mi) | 0.5 hours behind |
| Sheikhu Pura, Pakistan | 137 km (85 mi) | 0.5 hours behind |
| Srinagar | 154 km (96 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 Jammu in?
Jammu is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, UTC+5:30, all year.
Does Jammu have daylight saving time?
Jammu doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Jammu when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Jammu's clocks follow a zone centred on 82.5° E, so on standard time they run about 31 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).