Current Time in Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory 🇮🇴
Lat/Long: 7.32° S, 72.42° E
Country: 🇮🇴 British Indian Ocean Territory (Asia)
IANA Timezone: Indian/Chagos
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: GMT+6
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Diego Garcia is in the Indian/Chagos time zone (UTC+06:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Diego Garcia
Diego Garcia gets 11h 42m of daylight today. Sunrise in Diego Garcia is at 07:19 and sunset in Diego Garcia is at 19:01.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 42m near the June solstice to 12h 33m near the December solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 14 Jun ● | 06:02 | 07:19 | 13:10 | 16:31 | 19:01 | 20:31 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 06:02 | 07:19 | 13:10 | 16:31 | 19:01 | 20:31 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 06:02 | 07:19 | 13:10 | 16:31 | 19:01 | 20:31 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 06:02 | 07:20 | 13:11 | 16:32 | 19:02 | 20:32 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 06:03 | 07:20 | 13:11 | 16:32 | 19:02 | 20:32 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 06:03 | 07:20 | 13:11 | 16:32 | 19:02 | 20:32 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 06:03 | 07:20 | 13:11 | 16:32 | 19:02 | 20:32 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Diego Garcia
Sunrise
in Diego Garcia
↑
7:19 AM
Sunset
in Diego Garcia
↓
7:01 PM
Day Length
11h 41m
Dawn
in Diego Garcia
6:56 AM
Dusk
in Diego Garcia
7:24 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Diego Garcia
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
1.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 07:23
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 18:12
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How Far Is Diego Garcia From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 2,936 km | N (1deg) |
| Singapore | 3,614 km | ENE (76deg) |
| Dubai | 4,065 km | NNW (333deg) |
| Hong Kong | 5,615 km | NE (53deg) |
| Moscow | 7,709 km | NNW (340deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,480 km | NE (50deg) |
| Sydney | 8,522 km | ESE (123deg) |
| Paris | 9,199 km | NW (321deg) |
Diego Garcia's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Diego Garcia and you would surface in the open ocean, near 7.3deg N, 107.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Diego Garcia
What time is it in Diego Garcia right now?
The current local time in Diego Garcia is 10:03 on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Diego Garcia follows the Indian/Chagos time zone.
What time zone is Diego Garcia in?
Diego Garcia uses the Indian/Chagos IANA time zone (UTC+06:00). 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 Diego Garcia?
Diego Garcia is UTC+06:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Diego Garcia local time, shift the clock 06:00 hours forward.
Is Diego Garcia on daylight saving time right now?
No — Diego Garcia is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 14, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Diego Garcia today?
Today in Diego Garcia: sunrise is at 07:19 and sunset is at 19:01, giving 11h 41m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Diego Garcia tonight?
The moon phase over Diego Garcia tonight is Waning Crescent with 1.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Diego Garcia?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Diego Garcia, clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.