Current local time in Patiala, India
The live clock above shows the time in Patiala. Patiala is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, UTC+5:30 right now (IST).
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Punjab |
| Population | about 329,000 |
| Coordinates | 30.32° N, 76.39° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation | IST |
| UTC offset | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Patiala 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 | 6:28 AM | 6:35 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:23 AM | 7:29 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| September equinox | 6:12 AM | 6:22 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 7:16 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 11 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Patiala at about 12:33 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 24 minutes ahead of the sun, because Patiala sits at 76.4° E, while its time zone is centred on 82.5° E.
Patiala time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Patiala |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Patiala |
|---|---|---|
| Ambala | 42 km (26 mi) | same time |
| Chandigarh | 58 km (36 mi) | same time |
| Ludhiana | 83 km (52 mi) | same time |
| Karnal | 91 km (56 mi) | same time |
| Simla | 114 km (71 mi) | same time |
| Panipat | 117 km (73 mi) | same time |
| Saharanpur | 119 km (74 mi) | same time |
| Jullundur | 137 km (85 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 Patiala in?
Patiala is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, UTC+5:30, all year.
Does Patiala have daylight saving time?
Patiala doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Patiala when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Patiala's clocks follow a zone centred on 82.5° E, so on standard time they run about 24 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).