Current local time in Simla, India
The live clock above shows the time in Simla. Simla is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, UTC+5:30 right now (IST).
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Himachal Pradesh |
| Population | about 174,000 |
| Coordinates | 31.10° N, 77.17° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation | IST |
| UTC offset | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Simla 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 | 6:25 AM | 6:32 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:17 AM | 7:28 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| September equinox | 6:09 AM | 6:19 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 7:15 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 7 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Simla at about 12:30 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 21 minutes ahead of the sun, because Simla sits at 77.2° E, while its time zone is centred on 82.5° E.
Simla time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Simla |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Simla |
|---|---|---|
| Chandigarh | 56 km (35 mi) | same time |
| Ambala | 93 km (58 mi) | same time |
| Patiala | 114 km (71 mi) | same time |
| Dehra Dun | 121 km (75 mi) | same time |
| Hoshiarpur | 122 km (76 mi) | same time |
| Ludhiana | 125 km (78 mi) | same time |
| Saharanpur | 131 km (81 mi) | same time |
| Jullundur | 154 km (96 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 Simla in?
Simla is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, UTC+5:30, all year.
Does Simla have daylight saving time?
Simla doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Simla when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Simla's clocks follow a zone centred on 82.5° E, so on standard time they run about 21 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).