Current local time in Kolhapur, India
The live clock above shows the time in Kolhapur. Kolhapur is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, UTC+5:30 right now (IST).
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Maharashtra |
| Population | about 656,000 |
| Coordinates | 16.70° N, 74.22° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation | IST |
| UTC offset | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Kolhapur 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 | 6:37 AM | 6:43 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:01 AM | 7:08 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| September equinox | 6:22 AM | 6:30 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | 6:57 AM | 6:04 PM | 11 h 7 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Kolhapur at about 12:42 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 33 minutes ahead of the sun, because Kolhapur sits at 74.2° E, while its time zone is centred on 82.5° E.
Kolhapur time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Kolhapur |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Kolhapur |
|---|---|---|
| Sangli | 42 km (26 mi) | same time |
| Belagavi | 98 km (61 mi) | same time |
| Bijapur | 159 km (99 mi) | same time |
| Hubballi | 178 km (110 mi) | same time |
| Pune | 207 km (129 mi) | same time |
| Sholapur | 209 km (130 mi) | same time |
| Ahmednagar | 274 km (170 mi) | same time |
| Hosapete | 279 km (174 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 Kolhapur in?
Kolhapur is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, UTC+5:30, all year.
Does Kolhapur have daylight saving time?
Kolhapur doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Kolhapur when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Kolhapur's clocks follow a zone centred on 82.5° E, so on standard time they run about 33 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).