Time Now in Gaya, India 🇮🇳
Lat/Long: 24.8° N, 85° E
Elevation: 117 m above sea level
Population rank: #117 of 3,570 cities in India by population
State: Bihar
IANA Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
Solar time: clocks run about 10m behind the sun
Timezone: IST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in India: IST
Gaya 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 Gaya, India, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Gaya
Daylight Hours in Gaya
Gaya gets 13h 30m of daylight today. Sunrise in Gaya is at 05:10 and sunset in Gaya is at 18:41.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 36m near the December solstice to 13h 40m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Gaya
What is the current local time in Gaya?
The live local time in Gaya is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Gaya currently observes IST, with a standard offset of UTC+5:30.
What time zone is Gaya in?
Gaya uses the IST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+5:30.
Does Gaya observe daylight saving time?
No. Gaya stays on standard time throughout the year.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 03:41 | 05:10 | 11:56 | 15:19 | 18:41 | 20:11 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:41 | 05:11 | 11:56 | 15:20 | 18:41 | 20:11 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:42 | 05:11 | 11:56 | 15:20 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:43 | 05:12 | 11:56 | 15:20 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:43 | 05:12 | 11:56 | 15:20 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:44 | 05:13 | 11:56 | 15:20 | 18:39 | 20:09 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:45 | 05:13 | 11:56 | 15:21 | 18:39 | 20:09 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Gaya
Sunrise
in Gaya
↑
5:10 AM
Sunset
in Gaya
↓
6:41 PM
Day Length
13h 30m
Dawn
in Gaya
4:45 AM
Dusk
in Gaya
7:06 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Gaya
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
11.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 09:05
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:01
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Distances & Clock Changes in Gaya
How Far Is Gaya From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 1,402 km | WSW (245deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,980 km | E (89deg) |
| Dubai | 2,990 km | W (277deg) |
| Singapore | 3,299 km | SE (139deg) |
| Moscow | 5,133 km | NW (325deg) |
| Tokyo | 5,319 km | ENE (63deg) |
| Paris | 7,439 km | NW (315deg) |
| London | 7,550 km | NW (318deg) |
Gaya's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Gaya and you would surface in the open ocean, near 24.8deg S, 95.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gaya
What time is it in Gaya right now?
The current local time in Gaya is 13:43 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Gaya follows the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
What time zone is Gaya in?
Gaya 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 Gaya?
Is Gaya on daylight saving time right now?
No — Gaya is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Gaya today?
Today in Gaya: sunrise is at 05:10 and sunset is at 18:41, giving 13h 30m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Gaya tonight?
The moon phase over Gaya tonight is Waxing Crescent with 11.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Gaya?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Gaya, clocks run about 10m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.