Current Time in Dārjiling, India 🇮🇳
Lat/Long: 27.03° N, 88.27° E
Elevation: 2,127 m above sea level
Population rank: #368 of 3,570 cities in India by population
State: West Bengal
IANA Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
Solar time: clocks run about 25m behind the sun
Timezone: IST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in India: IST
The time now in Dārjiling, India is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Dārjiling currently observes IST, UTC+5:30. Dārjiling keeps its clocks on UTC+5:30, in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Day and night are close to even today, with about 12 hours of daylight. Dārjiling sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. At roughly 2127 m, Dārjiling is a genuine high-altitude city. Dārjiling is fairly isolated: even Mumbai lies some 1804 km off. Modest in size, Dārjiling still needs an exact local time for planning across borders.
Dārjiling gets 11h 31m of daylight today, with sunrise at 05:36 and sunset at 17:08.
Dārjiling Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Dārjiling
Dārjiling gets 11h 32m of daylight today. Sunrise in Dārjiling is at 05:36 and sunset in Dārjiling is at 17:08.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 26m near the December solstice to 13h 50m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Dārjiling and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Dārjiling right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in India
Weather in Dārjiling
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Dārjiling
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 04:16 | 05:36 | 11:22 | 14:41 | 17:09 | 18:39 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 04:17 | 05:36 | 11:22 | 14:40 | 17:08 | 18:38 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 04:17 | 05:37 | 11:22 | 14:40 | 17:07 | 18:37 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:18 | 05:37 | 11:22 | 14:39 | 17:06 | 18:36 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:18 | 05:38 | 11:22 | 14:38 | 17:05 | 18:35 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:19 | 05:39 | 11:21 | 14:38 | 17:04 | 18:34 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:19 | 05:39 | 11:21 | 14:37 | 17:03 | 18:33 |
14-day Forecast for Dārjiling
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Dārjiling
Sunrise
in Dārjiling
↑
5:36 AM
Sunset
in Dārjiling
↓
5:08 PM
Day Length
11h 31m
Dawn
in Dārjiling
5:12 AM
Dusk
in Dārjiling
5:32 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Dārjiling
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
21.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:45
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:06
Distances & Clock Changes in Dārjiling
How Far Is Dārjiling From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 1,804 km | WSW (244deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,664 km | E (96deg) |
| Dubai | 3,292 km | W (274deg) |
| Singapore | 3,302 km | SSE (147deg) |
| Tokyo | 4,917 km | ENE (66deg) |
| Moscow | 5,125 km | NW (323deg) |
| Paris | 7,497 km | NW (315deg) |
| London | 7,585 km | NW (318deg) |
Dārjiling's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Dārjiling and you would surface in the open ocean, near 27.0deg S, 91.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dārjiling
What time is it in Dārjiling right now?
The current local time in Dārjiling is 15:00 on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Dārjiling follows the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
What time zone is Dārjiling in?
Clocks in Dārjiling follow the Asia/Kolkata IANA time zone (UTC+05:30). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Dārjiling?
Is Dārjiling on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of October 15, 2026, Dārjiling is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Dārjiling today?
In Dārjiling today the sun rises at 05:36 and sets at 17:08, giving 11h 31m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Dārjiling tonight?
Tonight the moon over Dārjiling is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 21.0%.
What is solar time in Dārjiling?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Dārjiling, clocks run about 25m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.