Current Time 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
The time now in Gaya, India is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Gaya currently observes IST, UTC+5:30. Local time in Gaya runs on a UTC+5:30 offset (Asia/Kolkata). There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Gaya sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. Its elevation is a gentle 117 m. The nearest big city, Mumbai, is a distant 1402 km away. A major centre in India, Gaya keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Today Gaya sees 11h 33m between a 05:48 sunrise and a 17:22 sunset.
Gaya Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Gaya
Gaya gets 11h 34m of daylight today. Sunrise in Gaya is at 05:48 and sunset in Gaya is at 17:22.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 36m near the December solstice to 13h 40m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 04:30 | 05:48 | 11:35 | 14:54 | 17:23 | 18:53 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 04:30 | 05:48 | 11:35 | 14:54 | 17:22 | 18:52 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:30 | 05:49 | 11:35 | 14:53 | 17:21 | 18:51 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:31 | 05:49 | 11:35 | 14:53 | 17:20 | 18:50 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:31 | 05:50 | 11:34 | 14:52 | 17:19 | 18:49 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:32 | 05:50 | 11:34 | 14:52 | 17:18 | 18:48 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 04:32 | 05:51 | 11:34 | 14:51 | 17:17 | 18:47 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Gaya
Sunrise
in Gaya
↑
5:48 AM
Sunset
in Gaya
↓
5:22 PM
Day Length
11h 33m
Dawn
in Gaya
5:25 AM
Dusk
in Gaya
5:45 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Gaya
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
27.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 10:52
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:17
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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 10:49 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Gaya follows the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
What time zone is Gaya in?
Clocks in Gaya 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 Gaya?
Is Gaya on daylight saving time right now?
No — Gaya is not currently observing daylight saving time as of October 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Gaya today?
In Gaya today the sun rises at 05:48 and sets at 17:22, giving 11h 33m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Gaya tonight?
Tonight the moon over Gaya is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 27.7%.
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.