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
Salem 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 Salem, India, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Salem
Salem gets 12h 48m of daylight today. Sunrise in Salem is at 05:54 and sunset in Salem is at 18:42.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 26m near the December solstice to 12h 48m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 18 Jun ● | 04:33 | 05:54 | 12:18 | 15:45 | 18:42 | 20:12 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 04:33 | 05:54 | 12:18 | 15:45 | 18:42 | 20:12 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 04:33 | 05:54 | 12:18 | 15:45 | 18:43 | 20:13 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 04:33 | 05:54 | 12:19 | 15:45 | 18:43 | 20:13 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 04:34 | 05:55 | 12:19 | 15:45 | 18:43 | 20:13 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 04:34 | 05:55 | 12:19 | 15:46 | 18:43 | 20:13 |
| Wed, 24 Jun | 04:34 | 05:55 | 12:19 | 15:46 | 18:43 | 20:13 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Salem
Sunrise
in Salem
↑
5:54 AM
Sunset
in Salem
↓
6:42 PM
Day Length
12h 48m
Dawn
in Salem
5:30 AM
Dusk
in Salem
7:06 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Salem
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
13.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:04
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:02
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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 09:45 on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Salem follows the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
What time zone is Salem in?
Salem 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 Salem?
Is Salem on daylight saving time right now?
No — Salem is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Salem today?
Today in Salem: sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset is at 18:42, giving 12h 48m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Salem tonight?
The moon phase over Salem tonight is Waxing Crescent with 13.4% 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.