Current Time in Kāraikāl, India 🇮🇳
Lat/Long: 10.92° N, 79.83° E
Elevation: 8 m above sea level
Population rank: #563 of 3,570 cities in India by population
State: Puducherry
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
Kāraikāl 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 Kāraikāl, India, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Kāraikāl
Kāraikāl gets 12h 45m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kāraikāl is at 05:51 and sunset in Kāraikāl is at 18:36.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 29m near the December solstice to 12h 46m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 29 Jun ● | 04:31 | 05:51 | 12:14 | 15:40 | 18:36 | 20:06 |
| Tue, 30 Jun | 04:31 | 05:51 | 12:14 | 15:40 | 18:36 | 20:06 |
| Wed, 1 Jul | 04:31 | 05:51 | 12:14 | 15:40 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
| Thu, 2 Jul | 04:31 | 05:52 | 12:14 | 15:41 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
| Fri, 3 Jul | 04:32 | 05:52 | 12:14 | 15:41 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
| Sat, 4 Jul | 04:32 | 05:52 | 12:15 | 15:41 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
| Sun, 5 Jul | 04:32 | 05:52 | 12:15 | 15:41 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Kāraikāl
Current Phase
Full Moon
Illumination
99.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 19:06
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 05:51
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How Far Is Kāraikāl From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 1,174 km | NW (321deg) |
| Singapore | 2,855 km | ESE (110deg) |
| Dubai | 3,034 km | NW (305deg) |
| Hong Kong | 3,861 km | ENE (66deg) |
| Moscow | 6,176 km | NNW (333deg) |
| Tokyo | 6,587 km | NE (55deg) |
| Paris | 8,181 km | NW (318deg) |
| London | 8,366 km | NW (321deg) |
Kāraikāl's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kāraikāl and you would surface in the open ocean, near 10.9deg S, 100.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kāraikāl
What time is it in Kāraikāl right now?
The current local time in Kāraikāl is 18:18 on Monday, June 29, 2026. Kāraikāl follows the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
What time zone is Kāraikāl in?
Kāraikāl 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 Kāraikāl?
Is Kāraikāl on daylight saving time right now?
No — Kāraikāl is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 29, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Kāraikāl tonight?
The moon phase over Kāraikāl tonight is Full Moon with 99.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Kāraikāl?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kāraikāl, clocks run about 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.