Current local time in Rajapalaiyam, India
The live clock above shows the time in Rajapalaiyam. Rajapalaiyam is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, UTC+5:30 right now (IST).
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Tamil Nadu |
| Population | about 339,000 |
| Coordinates | 9.42° N, 77.58° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation | IST |
| UTC offset | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Rajapalaiyam 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 | 6:24 AM | 6:30 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:01 AM | 6:41 PM | 12 h 40 min |
| September equinox | 6:08 AM | 6:16 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:30 AM | 6:04 PM | 11 h 34 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Rajapalaiyam at about 12:28 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 20 minutes ahead of the sun, because Rajapalaiyam sits at 77.6° E, while its time zone is centred on 82.5° E.
Rajapalaiyam time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Rajapalaiyam |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Rajapalaiyam |
|---|---|---|
| Tirunelveli | 78 km (48 mi) | same time |
| Madurai | 81 km (50 mi) | same time |
| Tuticorin | 90 km (56 mi) | same time |
| Dindigul | 116 km (72 mi) | same time |
| Valparai | 120 km (75 mi) | same time |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 124 km (77 mi) | same time |
| Kollam | 125 km (78 mi) | same time |
| Alappuzha | 133 km (83 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 Rajapalaiyam in?
Rajapalaiyam is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, UTC+5:30, all year.
Does Rajapalaiyam have daylight saving time?
Rajapalaiyam doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Rajapalaiyam when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Rajapalaiyam's clocks follow a zone centred on 82.5° E, so on standard time they run about 20 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).