Current Time in Dhanbad, India 🇮🇳
Lat/Long: 23.8° N, 86.43° E
Elevation: 247 m above sea level
Population rank: #37 of 3,570 cities in India by population
State: Jharkhand
IANA Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
Solar time: clocks run about 15m behind the sun
Timezone: IST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in India: IST
Dhanbad is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (UTC+5:30). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Dhanbad, India, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Dhanbad
Dhanbad gets 13h 35m of daylight today. Sunrise in Dhanbad is at 04:57 and sunset in Dhanbad is at 18:32.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 40m near the December solstice to 13h 36m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 15 Jun ● | 03:26 | 04:56 | 11:44 | 15:03 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 03:26 | 04:56 | 11:44 | 15:03 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 03:26 | 04:57 | 11:45 | 15:03 | 18:33 | 20:03 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 03:26 | 04:57 | 11:45 | 15:03 | 18:33 | 20:03 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 03:26 | 04:57 | 11:45 | 15:03 | 18:33 | 20:03 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 03:26 | 04:57 | 11:45 | 15:04 | 18:33 | 20:03 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 03:27 | 04:57 | 11:45 | 15:04 | 18:34 | 20:04 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Dhanbad
Current Phase
New Moon
Illumination
0.2%
Next Moonrise
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Tomorrow, 05:51
Next Moonset
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Today, 19:04
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How Far Is Dhanbad From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 1,497 km | WSW (252deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,838 km | E (88deg) |
| Singapore | 3,121 km | SE (141deg) |
| Dubai | 3,150 km | W (279deg) |
| Tokyo | 5,240 km | ENE (63deg) |
| Moscow | 5,307 km | NW (325deg) |
| Paris | 7,620 km | NW (315deg) |
| London | 7,729 km | NW (318deg) |
Dhanbad's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Dhanbad and you would surface in the open ocean, near 23.8deg S, 93.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dhanbad
What time is it in Dhanbad right now?
The current local time in Dhanbad is 12:06 on Monday, June 15, 2026. Dhanbad follows the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
What time zone is Dhanbad in?
Dhanbad uses the Asia/Kolkata IANA time zone (UTC+5:30). 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 Dhanbad?
Is Dhanbad on daylight saving time right now?
No — Dhanbad is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 15, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Dhanbad tonight?
The moon phase over Dhanbad tonight is New Moon with 0.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Dhanbad?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Dhanbad, clocks run about 15m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.