Time Now in Kanchipuram, India 🇮🇳
Lat/Long: 12.84° N, 79.7° E
Elevation: 85 m above sea level
Population rank: #210 of 3,570 cities in India by population
State: Tamil Nadu
IANA Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
Solar time: clocks run about 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: IST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in India: IST
Kanchipuram 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 Kanchipuram, India, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Kanchipuram
Daylight Hours in Kanchipuram
Kanchipuram gets 12h 48m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kanchipuram is at 05:53 and sunset in Kanchipuram is at 18:41.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 22m near the December solstice to 12h 53m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Kanchipuram
What is the current local time in Kanchipuram?
The live local time in Kanchipuram is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Kanchipuram currently observes IST, with a standard offset of UTC+5:30.
What time zone is Kanchipuram in?
Kanchipuram uses the IST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+5:30.
Does Kanchipuram observe daylight saving time?
No. Kanchipuram stays on standard time throughout the year.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 04:33 | 05:53 | 12:17 | 15:39 | 18:41 | 20:11 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:33 | 05:53 | 12:17 | 15:39 | 18:41 | 20:11 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:34 | 05:53 | 12:17 | 15:39 | 18:41 | 20:11 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:34 | 05:54 | 12:17 | 15:39 | 18:41 | 20:11 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:34 | 05:54 | 12:17 | 15:38 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:35 | 05:54 | 12:17 | 15:38 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 04:35 | 05:54 | 12:17 | 15:38 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kanchipuram
Sunrise
in Kanchipuram
↑
5:53 AM
Sunset
in Kanchipuram
↓
6:41 PM
Day Length
12h 47m
Dawn
in Kanchipuram
5:30 AM
Dusk
in Kanchipuram
7:04 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Kanchipuram
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 09:31
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 21:55
Distances & Clock Changes in Kanchipuram
How Far Is Kanchipuram From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 1,006 km | NW (314deg) |
| Dubai | 2,905 km | WNW (302deg) |
| Singapore | 2,948 km | ESE (114deg) |
| Hong Kong | 3,793 km | ENE (69deg) |
| Moscow | 5,980 km | NNW (332deg) |
| Tokyo | 6,477 km | NE (56deg) |
| Paris | 8,014 km | NW (318deg) |
| London | 8,192 km | NW (320deg) |
Kanchipuram's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kanchipuram and you would surface in the open ocean, near 12.8deg S, 100.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kanchipuram
What time is it in Kanchipuram right now?
The current local time in Kanchipuram is 22:40 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Kanchipuram follows the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
What time zone is Kanchipuram in?
Kanchipuram 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 Kanchipuram?
Kanchipuram is UTC+5:30 during standard time. To convert UTC to Kanchipuram local time, shift the clock 5:30 hours forward.
Is Kanchipuram on daylight saving time right now?
No — Kanchipuram is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kanchipuram today?
Today in Kanchipuram: sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset is at 18:41, giving 12h 47m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kanchipuram tonight?
The moon phase over Kanchipuram tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Kanchipuram?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kanchipuram, clocks run about 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.