Current local time in Surat, India
The live clock above shows the time in Surat. Surat is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, UTC+5:30 right now (IST).
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Dadra and Nagar Haveli |
| Population | about 3.4 million |
| Coordinates | 21.20° N, 72.84° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation | IST |
| UTC offset | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Surat 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 | 6:43 AM | 6:49 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:57 AM | 7:22 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| September equinox | 6:27 AM | 6:35 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | 7:11 AM | 6:01 PM | 10 h 50 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Surat at about 12:47 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 39 minutes ahead of the sun, because Surat sits at 72.8° E, while its time zone is centred on 82.5° E.
Surat time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Surat |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Surat |
|---|---|---|
| Navsari | 40 km (25 mi) | same time |
| Bhavnagar | 98 km (61 mi) | same time |
| Vadodara | 128 km (80 mi) | same time |
| Nasik | 165 km (103 mi) | same time |
| Malegaon | 189 km (117 mi) | same time |
| Dhule | 203 km (126 mi) | same time |
| Ahmedabad | 205 km (128 mi) | same time |
| Bhiwandi | 208 km (129 mi) | same time |
Other cities in India
- Mumbai
- Delhi
- Kolkata
- Bangalore
- Chennai
- Hyderabad
- Ahmedabad
- Pune
- Kanpur
- Haora
- Jaipur
- Lucknow
- Nagpur
- Indore
- Patna
- Bhopal
- Ludhiana
- Vadodara
Questions people ask
What time zone is Surat in?
Surat is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, UTC+5:30, all year.
Does Surat have daylight saving time?
Surat doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Surat when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Surat's clocks follow a zone centred on 82.5° E, so on standard time they run about 39 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).