Current local time in Silchar, India
The live clock above shows the time in Silchar. Silchar is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, UTC+5:30 right now (IST).
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Assam |
| Population | about 152,000 |
| Coordinates | 24.79° N, 92.79° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation | IST |
| UTC offset | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Silchar 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 | 5:23 AM | 5:29 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 4:30 AM | 6:10 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September equinox | 5:07 AM | 5:16 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 5:58 AM | 4:34 PM | 10 h 35 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Silchar at about 11:27 AM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 41 minutes behind the sun, because Silchar sits at 92.8° E, while its time zone is centred on 82.5° E.
Silchar time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Silchar |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Silchar |
|---|---|---|
| Sylhet, Bangladesh | 93 km (58 mi) | 0.5 hours ahead |
| Imphal | 117 km (73 mi) | same time |
| Aizawl | 120 km (75 mi) | same time |
| Shillong | 126 km (78 mi) | same time |
| Guwahati | 184 km (114 mi) | same time |
| Agartala | 186 km (116 mi) | same time |
| Comilla, Bangladesh | 220 km (137 mi) | 0.5 hours ahead |
| Mymensingh, Bangladesh | 243 km (151 mi) | 0.5 hours ahead |
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 Silchar in?
Silchar is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, UTC+5:30, all year.
Does Silchar have daylight saving time?
Silchar doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Silchar when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Silchar's clocks follow a zone centred on 82.5° E, so on standard time they run about 41 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).