Time Now in Rānikhet, India 🇮🇳
Lat/Long: 29.64° N, 79.43° E
Elevation: 1,804 m above sea level
Population rank: #2068 of 3,570 cities in India by population
State: Uttarakhand
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
Rānikhet 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 Rānikhet, India, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Rānikhet
Daylight Hours in Rānikhet
Rānikhet gets 13h 51m of daylight today. Sunrise in Rānikhet is at 05:22 and sunset in Rānikhet is at 19:13.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 14m near the December solstice to 14h 03m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Rānikhet
What is the current local time in Rānikhet?
The live local time in Rānikhet is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Rānikhet currently observes IST, with a standard offset of UTC+5:30.
What time zone is Rānikhet in?
Rānikhet uses the IST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+5:30.
Does Rānikhet observe daylight saving time?
No. Rānikhet stays on standard time throughout the year.
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Prayer Times in Rānikhet
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 16 Jul ● | 03:46 | 05:22 | 12:18 | 15:53 | 19:14 | 20:44 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 03:47 | 05:23 | 12:18 | 15:53 | 19:13 | 20:43 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:47 | 05:23 | 12:18 | 15:53 | 19:13 | 20:43 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:48 | 05:24 | 12:18 | 15:54 | 19:13 | 20:43 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:49 | 05:24 | 12:18 | 15:54 | 19:12 | 20:42 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:50 | 05:25 | 12:18 | 15:54 | 19:12 | 20:42 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:51 | 05:25 | 12:18 | 15:54 | 19:11 | 20:41 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Rānikhet
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Moon Phases & Times for Rānikhet
Distances & Clock Changes in Rānikhet
How Far Is Rānikhet From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 1,348 km | SSW (211deg) |
| Dubai | 2,430 km | W (264deg) |
| Hong Kong | 3,552 km | E (95deg) |
| Singapore | 4,067 km | SE (136deg) |
| Moscow | 4,375 km | NW (324deg) |
| Tokyo | 5,590 km | ENE (66deg) |
| Paris | 6,669 km | NW (312deg) |
| London | 6,781 km | NW (316deg) |
Rānikhet's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Rānikhet and you would surface in the open ocean, near 29.6deg S, 100.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rānikhet
What time is it in Rānikhet right now?
The current local time in Rānikhet is 15:21 on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Rānikhet follows the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
What time zone is Rānikhet in?
Rānikhet 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 Rānikhet?
Is Rānikhet on daylight saving time right now?
No — Rānikhet is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Rānikhet today?
Today in Rānikhet: sunrise is at 05:22 and sunset is at 19:13, giving 13h 50m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Rānikhet tonight?
The moon phase over Rānikhet tonight is Waxing Crescent with 5.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Rānikhet?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Rānikhet, clocks run about 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.