Current Time in Gorakhpur, India 🇮🇳
Lat/Long: 26.77° N, 83.37° E
Elevation: 83 m above sea level
Population rank: #73 of 3,570 cities in India by population
State: Uttar Pradesh
IANA Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
Timezone: IST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in India: IST
Gorakhpur 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 Gorakhpur, India, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur gets 13h 49m of daylight today. Sunrise in Gorakhpur is at 05:03 and sunset in Gorakhpur is at 18:52.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 27m near the December solstice to 13h 49m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 19 Jun ● | 03:28 | 05:03 | 11:57 | 15:24 | 18:52 | 20:22 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 03:28 | 05:03 | 11:57 | 15:24 | 18:52 | 20:22 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 03:28 | 05:03 | 11:58 | 15:25 | 18:52 | 20:22 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 03:29 | 05:03 | 11:58 | 15:25 | 18:53 | 20:23 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 03:29 | 05:03 | 11:58 | 15:25 | 18:53 | 20:23 |
| Wed, 24 Jun | 03:29 | 05:04 | 11:58 | 15:25 | 18:53 | 20:23 |
| Thu, 25 Jun | 03:29 | 05:04 | 11:59 | 15:25 | 18:53 | 20:23 |
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How Far Is Gorakhpur From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 1,372 km | SW (234deg) |
| Dubai | 2,808 km | W (273deg) |
| Hong Kong | 3,147 km | E (92deg) |
| Singapore | 3,571 km | SE (139deg) |
| Moscow | 4,860 km | NW (324deg) |
| Tokyo | 5,370 km | ENE (65deg) |
| Paris | 7,169 km | NW (314deg) |
| London | 7,278 km | NW (317deg) |
Gorakhpur's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Gorakhpur and you would surface in the open ocean, near 26.8deg S, 96.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gorakhpur
What time is it in Gorakhpur right now?
The current local time in Gorakhpur is 11:53 on Friday, June 19, 2026. Gorakhpur follows the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
What time zone is Gorakhpur in?
Gorakhpur 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 Gorakhpur?
Is Gorakhpur on daylight saving time right now?
No — Gorakhpur is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 19, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Gorakhpur today?
Today in Gorakhpur: sunrise is at 05:03 and sunset is at 18:52, giving 13h 49m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Gorakhpur tonight?
The moon phase over Gorakhpur tonight is Waxing Crescent with 23.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Gorakhpur?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Gorakhpur, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.