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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 sits in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, UTC+5:30. Gorakhpur does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Its elevation is a gentle 83 m. The nearest big city, Mumbai, is a distant 1372 km away. Gorakhpur is a significant city in India, worth timing right for calls and travel.
The sun rises over Gorakhpur at 05:42 and sets at 18:00, giving 12h 17m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Gorakhpur
Daylight Hours in Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur gets 12h 17m of daylight today. Sunrise in Gorakhpur is at 05:42 and sunset in Gorakhpur is at 18:00.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 16 Sep ● | 04:22 | 05:42 | 11:51 | 15:20 | 18:00 | 19:30 |
| Thu, 17 Sep | 04:22 | 05:42 | 11:51 | 15:19 | 17:59 | 19:29 |
| Fri, 18 Sep | 04:23 | 05:43 | 11:50 | 15:19 | 17:58 | 19:28 |
| Sat, 19 Sep | 04:23 | 05:43 | 11:50 | 15:18 | 17:57 | 19:27 |
| Sun, 20 Sep | 04:24 | 05:43 | 11:50 | 15:17 | 17:56 | 19:26 |
| Mon, 21 Sep | 04:24 | 05:44 | 11:49 | 15:17 | 17:55 | 19:25 |
| Tue, 22 Sep | 04:25 | 05:44 | 11:49 | 15:16 | 17:54 | 19:24 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Gorakhpur
Sunrise
in Gorakhpur
↑
5:42 AM
Sunset
in Gorakhpur
↓
6:00 PM
Day Length
12h 17m
Dawn
in Gorakhpur
5:18 AM
Dusk
in Gorakhpur
6:23 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Gorakhpur
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
30.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 11:27
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 21:46
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Distances & Clock Changes in Gorakhpur
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 22:35 on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Gorakhpur follows the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
What time zone is Gorakhpur in?
Gorakhpur uses the Asia/Kolkata IANA time zone (UTC+05:30). 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. As of September 16, 2026, Gorakhpur is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Gorakhpur today?
Gorakhpur sees sunrise at 05:42 and sunset at 18:00 today, giving 12h 17m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Gorakhpur tonight?
Over Gorakhpur tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 30.1% 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.