Current Time in Salem, India 🇮🇳
Lat/Long: 11.65° N, 78.16° E
Elevation: 283 m above sea level
Population rank: #55 of 3,570 cities in India by population
State: Tamil Nadu
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
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 2 Nov ● | 04:55 | 06:09 | 12:00 | 15:21 | 17:52 | 19:22 |
| Tue, 3 Nov | 04:55 | 06:09 | 12:00 | 15:21 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
| Wed, 4 Nov | 04:55 | 06:10 | 12:00 | 15:21 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
| Thu, 5 Nov | 04:56 | 06:10 | 12:00 | 15:21 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
| Fri, 6 Nov | 04:56 | 06:10 | 12:00 | 15:21 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
| Sat, 7 Nov | 04:56 | 06:11 | 12:00 | 15:21 | 17:50 | 19:20 |
| Sun, 8 Nov | 04:56 | 06:11 | 12:01 | 15:21 | 17:50 | 19:20 |
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How Far Is Salem From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 1,001 km | NW (326deg) |
| Dubai | 2,839 km | NW (305deg) |
| Singapore | 3,053 km | ESE (110deg) |
| Hong Kong | 3,997 km | ENE (68deg) |
| Moscow | 6,021 km | NNW (333deg) |
| Tokyo | 6,690 km | NE (55deg) |
| Paris | 7,999 km | NW (318deg) |
| London | 8,188 km | NW (321deg) |
Salem's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Salem and you would surface in the open ocean, near 11.7deg S, 101.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Salem
What time is it in Salem right now?
The current local time in Salem is 14:07 on Monday, November 02, 2026. Salem follows the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
What time zone is Salem in?
Clocks in Salem follow the Asia/Kolkata IANA time zone (UTC+05:30). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Salem?
Is Salem on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Salem as of November 02, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Salem today?
Salem sees sunrise at 06:09 and sunset at 17:51 today, giving 11h 41m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Salem tonight?
Over Salem tonight the moon shows a Last Quarter phase at 44.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Salem?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Salem, clocks run about 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.