Current local time in Prayagraj, India
The live clock above shows the time in Prayagraj. Prayagraj is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, UTC+5:30 right now (IST).
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Uttar Pradesh |
| Population | about 1.1 million |
| Coordinates | 25.45° N, 81.84° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation | IST |
| UTC offset | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Prayagraj 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 | 6:07 AM | 6:13 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:12 AM | 6:56 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September equinox | 5:51 AM | 6:00 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:44 AM | 5:16 PM | 10 h 32 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Prayagraj at about 12:11 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 3 minutes ahead of the sun, because Prayagraj sits at 81.8° E, while its time zone is centred on 82.5° E.
Prayagraj time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Prayagraj |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Prayagraj |
|---|---|---|
| Mirzapur | 81 km (50 mi) | same time |
| Fatehpur | 114 km (71 mi) | same time |
| Varanasi | 117 km (73 mi) | same time |
| Ayodhya | 148 km (92 mi) | same time |
| Lucknow | 181 km (112 mi) | same time |
| Kanpur | 189 km (117 mi) | same time |
| Gorakhpur | 211 km (131 mi) | same time |
| Bahraich | 241 km (150 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 Prayagraj in?
Prayagraj is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, UTC+5:30, all year.
Does Prayagraj have daylight saving time?
Prayagraj doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Prayagraj when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Prayagraj's clocks follow a zone centred on 82.5° E, so on standard time they run about 3 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).