Current Time in Varanasi, India
Varanasi is on India Standard Time – IST (UTC+5:30) right now. Varanasi does not observe daylight saving time.
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· Varanasi
Asia/Kolkata
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Time zone of Varanasi
| Time zone | India Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | IST |
| UTC offset | UTC+5:30 |
| IANA time zone id | Asia/Kolkata |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
Time difference between Varanasi and other cities
| City | Difference | Local time |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| Los Angeles | 13 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| London | 5 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| Paris | 4 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| Dubai | 1 hour 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| Manila | 2 hours 30 minutes ahead | --:-- |
| Tokyo | 3 hours 30 minutes ahead | --:-- |
| Sydney | 5 hours 30 minutes ahead | --:-- |
| Toronto | 10 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| Chicago | 11 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
Daylight saving time in Varanasi
Varanasi does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC+5:30 all year, so conversions never shift.
Varanasi time FAQ
What time is it in Varanasi right now?
Varanasi is on IST (UTC+5:30). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Varanasi, updated every second.
What time zone is Varanasi in?
Varanasi is in India Standard Time, abbreviated IST, UTC+5:30. Its IANA time zone id is Asia/Kolkata.
Does Varanasi observe daylight saving time?
No. Varanasi stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
What is the time difference between Varanasi and New York?
New York is 10 hours 30 minutes behind Varanasi.
Other cities in India
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.