Current local time in Sikar, India
The live clock above shows the time in Sikar. Sikar is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, UTC+5:30 right now (IST).
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Rajasthan |
| Population | about 319,000 |
| Coordinates | 27.61° N, 75.14° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation | IST |
| UTC offset | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Sikar 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 | 6:33 AM | 6:40 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:34 AM | 7:27 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| September equinox | 6:17 AM | 6:27 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 7:15 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 23 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Sikar at about 12:38 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 29 minutes ahead of the sun, because Sikar sits at 75.1° E, while its time zone is centred on 82.5° E.
Sikar time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Sikar |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Sikar |
|---|---|---|
| Jaipur | 101 km (63 mi) | same time |
| Ajmer | 138 km (86 mi) | same time |
| Alwar | 145 km (90 mi) | same time |
| Bhiwani | 165 km (102 mi) | same time |
| Tonk | 175 km (109 mi) | same time |
| Hisar | 183 km (113 mi) | same time |
| Bikaner | 184 km (114 mi) | same time |
| Rohtak | 201 km (125 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 Sikar in?
Sikar is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, UTC+5:30, all year.
Does Sikar have daylight saving time?
Sikar doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Sikar when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Sikar's clocks follow a zone centred on 82.5° E, so on standard time they run about 29 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).