Current local time in Vishakhapatnam, India
The live clock above shows the time in Vishakhapatnam. Vishakhapatnam is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, UTC+5:30 right now (IST).
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Andhra Pradesh |
| Population | about 1.3 million |
| Coordinates | 17.73° N, 83.31° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation | IST |
| UTC offset | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Vishakhapatnam 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 | 6:01 AM | 6:07 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:22 AM | 6:34 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| September equinox | 5:45 AM | 5:53 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | 6:22 AM | 5:26 PM | 11 h 3 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Vishakhapatnam at about 12:05 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 3 minutes behind the sun, because Vishakhapatnam sits at 83.3° E, while its time zone is centred on 82.5° E.
Vishakhapatnam time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Vishakhapatnam |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Vishakhapatnam |
|---|---|---|
| Kakinada | 142 km (88 mi) | same time |
| Rajamahendravaram | 179 km (111 mi) | same time |
| Brahmapur | 237 km (147 mi) | same time |
| Machilipatnam | 283 km (176 mi) | same time |
| Vijayawada | 314 km (195 mi) | same time |
| Khammam | 337 km (210 mi) | same time |
| Guntur | 341 km (212 mi) | same time |
| Puri | 359 km (223 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 Vishakhapatnam in?
Vishakhapatnam is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, UTC+5:30, all year.
Does Vishakhapatnam have daylight saving time?
Vishakhapatnam doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Vishakhapatnam when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Vishakhapatnam's clocks follow a zone centred on 82.5° E, so on standard time they run about 3 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).