Current Time in Rishīkesh, India 🇮🇳
Lat/Long: 30.11° N, 78.29° E
Elevation: 361 m above sea level
Population rank: #667 of 3,570 cities in India by population
State: Uttarakhand
IANA Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
Solar time: clocks run about 15m ahead of the sun
Timezone: IST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in India: IST
Rishīkesh 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 Rishīkesh, India, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Rishīkesh
Rishīkesh gets 14h 05m of daylight today. Sunrise in Rishīkesh is at 05:15 and sunset in Rishīkesh is at 19:20.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 12m near the December solstice to 14h 05m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 18 Jun ● | 03:35 | 05:15 | 12:17 | 15:53 | 19:20 | 20:50 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 03:35 | 05:15 | 12:18 | 15:53 | 19:20 | 20:50 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 03:35 | 05:15 | 12:18 | 15:53 | 19:20 | 20:50 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 03:36 | 05:15 | 12:18 | 15:54 | 19:21 | 20:51 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 03:36 | 05:16 | 12:18 | 15:54 | 19:21 | 20:51 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 03:36 | 05:16 | 12:18 | 15:54 | 19:21 | 20:51 |
| Wed, 24 Jun | 03:36 | 05:16 | 12:19 | 15:54 | 19:21 | 20:51 |
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How Far Is Rishīkesh From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 1,343 km | SSW (205deg) |
| Dubai | 2,327 km | W (262deg) |
| Hong Kong | 3,666 km | E (95deg) |
| Singapore | 4,182 km | SE (135deg) |
| Moscow | 4,268 km | NW (324deg) |
| Tokyo | 5,670 km | ENE (67deg) |
| Paris | 6,553 km | NW (312deg) |
| London | 6,666 km | NW (315deg) |
Rishīkesh's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Rishīkesh and you would surface in the open ocean, near 30.1deg S, 101.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rishīkesh
What time is it in Rishīkesh right now?
The current local time in Rishīkesh is 16:14 on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Rishīkesh follows the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
What time zone is Rishīkesh in?
Rishīkesh 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 Rishīkesh?
Is Rishīkesh on daylight saving time right now?
No — Rishīkesh is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Rishīkesh today?
Today in Rishīkesh: sunrise is at 05:15 and sunset is at 19:20, giving 14h 04m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Rishīkesh tonight?
The moon phase over Rishīkesh tonight is Waxing Crescent with 15.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Rishīkesh?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Rishīkesh, clocks run about 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.