Current Time in Puducherry, India 🇮🇳
Lat/Long: 11.93° N, 79.83° E
Elevation: 11 m above sea level
Population rank: #74 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
Puducherry 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 Puducherry, India, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Puducherry
Puducherry gets 12h 49m of daylight today. Sunrise in Puducherry is at 05:47 and sunset in Puducherry is at 18:36.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 25m near the December solstice to 12h 49m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 18 Jun ● | 04:26 | 05:46 | 12:11 | 15:38 | 18:36 | 20:06 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 04:26 | 05:47 | 12:11 | 15:38 | 18:36 | 20:06 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 04:26 | 05:47 | 12:12 | 15:38 | 18:36 | 20:06 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 04:26 | 05:47 | 12:12 | 15:38 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 04:26 | 05:47 | 12:12 | 15:39 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 04:27 | 05:48 | 12:12 | 15:39 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
| Wed, 24 Jun | 04:27 | 05:48 | 12:13 | 15:39 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Puducherry
Sunrise
in Puducherry
↑
5:47 AM
Sunset
in Puducherry
↓
6:36 PM
Day Length
12h 49m
Dawn
in Puducherry
5:23 AM
Dusk
in Puducherry
7:00 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Puducherry
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
12.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 08:58
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:55
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How Far Is Puducherry From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 1,089 km | NW (318deg) |
| Singapore | 2,895 km | ESE (112deg) |
| Dubai | 2,971 km | WNW (303deg) |
| Hong Kong | 3,817 km | ENE (68deg) |
| Moscow | 6,076 km | NNW (332deg) |
| Tokyo | 6,523 km | NE (55deg) |
| Paris | 8,098 km | NW (318deg) |
| London | 8,279 km | NW (320deg) |
Puducherry's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Puducherry and you would surface in the open ocean, near 11.9deg S, 100.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Puducherry
What time is it in Puducherry right now?
The current local time in Puducherry is 06:22 on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Puducherry follows the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
What time zone is Puducherry in?
Puducherry 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 Puducherry?
Puducherry is UTC+5:30 during standard time. To convert UTC to Puducherry local time, shift the clock 5:30 hours forward.
Is Puducherry on daylight saving time right now?
No — Puducherry is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Puducherry today?
Today in Puducherry: sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset is at 18:36, giving 12h 49m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Puducherry tonight?
The moon phase over Puducherry tonight is Waxing Crescent with 12.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Puducherry?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Puducherry, clocks run about 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.