Current Time in Akaltara, India 🇮🇳
Lat/Long: 22.02° N, 82.43° E
Elevation: 287 m above sea level
Population rank: #1964 of 3,570 cities in India by population
State: Chhattisgarh
IANA Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
Timezone: IST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in India: IST
The time now in Akaltara, India is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Akaltara currently observes IST, UTC+5:30. Clocks in Akaltara are set to UTC+5:30 under the Asia/Kolkata zone. Akaltara does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. Akaltara sits at a modest 287 m above sea level. Akaltara is fairly isolated: even Mumbai lies some 1047 km off. Akaltara is a smaller locality in India, handy to pin down before scheduling a call across time zones.
The sun rises over Akaltara at 05:59 and sets at 17:29, giving 11h 30m of daylight today.
Akaltara Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Akaltara
Akaltara gets 11h 31m of daylight today. Sunrise in Akaltara is at 05:59 and sunset in Akaltara is at 17:29.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 47m near the December solstice to 13h 28m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Akaltara and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Akaltara right now.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 22 Oct ● | 04:42 | 05:59 | 11:44 | 15:03 | 17:30 | 19:00 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 04:42 | 05:59 | 11:44 | 15:02 | 17:29 | 18:59 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 04:42 | 05:59 | 11:44 | 15:02 | 17:29 | 18:59 |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 04:43 | 06:00 | 11:44 | 15:01 | 17:28 | 18:58 |
| Mon, 26 Oct | 04:43 | 06:00 | 11:44 | 15:01 | 17:27 | 18:57 |
| Tue, 27 Oct | 04:43 | 06:01 | 11:44 | 15:01 | 17:27 | 18:57 |
| Wed, 28 Oct | 04:44 | 06:01 | 11:44 | 15:00 | 17:26 | 18:56 |
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How Far Is Akaltara From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 1,047 km | WSW (254deg) |
| Dubai | 2,785 km | WNW (283deg) |
| Singapore | 3,261 km | SE (132deg) |
| Hong Kong | 3,262 km | E (83deg) |
| Moscow | 5,243 km | NNW (327deg) |
| Tokyo | 5,695 km | ENE (61deg) |
| Paris | 7,473 km | NW (315deg) |
| London | 7,605 km | NW (318deg) |
Akaltara's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Akaltara and you would surface in the open ocean, near 22.0deg S, 97.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Akaltara
What time is it in Akaltara right now?
The current local time in Akaltara is 01:27 on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Akaltara follows the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
What time zone is Akaltara in?
Akaltara uses the Asia/Kolkata IANA time zone (UTC+05:30). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Akaltara?
Is Akaltara on daylight saving time right now?
No — Akaltara is not currently observing daylight saving time as of October 22, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Akaltara today?
Today in Akaltara: sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset is at 17:29, giving 11h 30m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Akaltara tonight?
The moon phase over Akaltara tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 79.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Akaltara?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Akaltara, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.