Current local time in Lucknow, India
The live clock above shows the time in Lucknow. Lucknow is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, UTC+5:30 right now (IST).
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Uttar Pradesh |
| Population | about 2.6 million |
| Coordinates | 26.86° N, 80.92° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation | IST |
| UTC offset | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Lucknow 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 | 6:10 AM | 6:17 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:13 AM | 7:02 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| September equinox | 5:54 AM | 6:03 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:50 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 26 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Lucknow at about 12:15 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 6 minutes ahead of the sun, because Lucknow sits at 80.9° E, while its time zone is centred on 82.5° E.
Lucknow time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Lucknow |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Lucknow |
|---|---|---|
| Kanpur | 74 km (46 mi) | same time |
| Sitapur | 88 km (54 mi) | same time |
| Fatehpur | 109 km (68 mi) | same time |
| Bahraich | 113 km (70 mi) | same time |
| Ayodhya | 125 km (78 mi) | same time |
| Shahjahanpur | 151 km (94 mi) | same time |
| Prayagraj | 181 km (112 mi) | same time |
| Etawah | 189 km (117 mi) | same time |
Other cities in India
- Mumbai
- Delhi
- Kolkata
- Bangalore
- Chennai
- Hyderabad
- Ahmedabad
- Pune
- Surat
- Kanpur
- Haora
- Jaipur
- Nagpur
- Indore
- Patna
- Bhopal
- Ludhiana
- Vadodara
Questions people ask
What time zone is Lucknow in?
Lucknow is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, UTC+5:30, all year.
Does Lucknow have daylight saving time?
Lucknow doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Lucknow when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Lucknow's clocks follow a zone centred on 82.5° E, so on standard time they run about 6 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).