Time Now in Kargil, India 🇮🇳
Lat/Long: 34.56° N, 76.13° E
Elevation: 2,686 m above sea level
Population rank: #2597 of 3,570 cities in India by population
State: Ladakh
IANA Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
Solar time: clocks run about 25m ahead of the sun
Timezone: IST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in India: IST
Kargil 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 Kargil, India, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Kargil
Daylight Hours in Kargil
Kargil gets 14h 10m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kargil is at 05:26 and sunset in Kargil is at 19:36.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 50m near the December solstice to 14h 28m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Kargil
What is the current local time in Kargil?
The live local time in Kargil is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Kargil currently observes IST, with a standard offset of UTC+5:30.
What time zone is Kargil in?
Kargil uses the IST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+5:30.
Does Kargil observe daylight saving time?
No. Kargil stays on standard time throughout the year.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 19 Jul ● | 03:41 | 05:26 | 12:31 | 16:17 | 19:37 | 21:07 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:42 | 05:26 | 12:31 | 16:17 | 19:36 | 21:06 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:43 | 05:27 | 12:31 | 16:17 | 19:36 | 21:06 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:44 | 05:28 | 12:31 | 16:17 | 19:35 | 21:05 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:45 | 05:28 | 12:31 | 16:17 | 19:34 | 21:04 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 03:46 | 05:29 | 12:32 | 16:17 | 19:34 | 21:04 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 03:47 | 05:30 | 12:32 | 16:17 | 19:33 | 21:03 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kargil
Sunrise
in Kargil
↑
5:26 AM
Sunset
in Kargil
↓
7:36 PM
Day Length
14h 10m
Dawn
in Kargil
4:57 AM
Dusk
in Kargil
8:05 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Kargil
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
29.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 11:43
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:37
Distances & Clock Changes in Kargil
How Far Is Kargil From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 1,751 km | SSW (191deg) |
| Dubai | 2,258 km | WSW (248deg) |
| Moscow | 3,752 km | NW (321deg) |
| Hong Kong | 3,933 km | E (100deg) |
| Singapore | 4,677 km | SE (136deg) |
| Tokyo | 5,673 km | ENE (69deg) |
| Paris | 6,077 km | NW (309deg) |
| London | 6,176 km | NW (313deg) |
Kargil's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kargil and you would surface in the open ocean, near 34.6deg S, 103.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kargil
What time is it in Kargil right now?
The current local time in Kargil is 15:27 on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Kargil follows the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
What time zone is Kargil in?
Kargil 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 Kargil?
Is Kargil on daylight saving time right now?
No — Kargil is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 19, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kargil today?
Today in Kargil: sunrise is at 05:26 and sunset is at 19:36, giving 14h 10m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kargil tonight?
The moon phase over Kargil tonight is Waxing Crescent with 29.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Kargil?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kargil, clocks run about 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.