Current Time in Varanasi, India 🇮🇳
Lat/Long: 25.32° N, 83.01° E
Elevation: 86 m above sea level
Population rank: #39 of 3,570 cities in India by population
State: Uttar Pradesh
IANA Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
Timezone: IST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in India: IST
Varanasi 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 Varanasi, India, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Varanasi
Varanasi gets 13h 42m of daylight today. Sunrise in Varanasi is at 05:07 and sunset in Varanasi is at 18:48.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 33m near the December solstice to 13h 43m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 13 Jun ● | 03:34 | 05:07 | 11:57 | 15:20 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 03:34 | 05:07 | 11:58 | 15:21 | 18:49 | 20:19 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 03:34 | 05:07 | 11:58 | 15:21 | 18:49 | 20:19 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 03:34 | 05:07 | 11:58 | 15:21 | 18:49 | 20:19 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 03:35 | 05:07 | 11:58 | 15:21 | 18:50 | 20:20 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 03:35 | 05:07 | 11:58 | 15:21 | 18:50 | 20:20 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 03:35 | 05:07 | 11:59 | 15:21 | 18:50 | 20:20 |
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How Far Is Varanasi From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 1,252 km | WSW (238deg) |
| Dubai | 2,784 km | W (276deg) |
| Hong Kong | 3,180 km | E (89deg) |
| Singapore | 3,476 km | SE (137deg) |
| Moscow | 4,971 km | NW (325deg) |
| Tokyo | 5,473 km | ENE (64deg) |
| Paris | 7,256 km | NW (314deg) |
| London | 7,372 km | NW (318deg) |
Varanasi's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Varanasi and you would surface in the open ocean, near 25.3deg S, 97.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Varanasi
What time is it in Varanasi right now?
The current local time in Varanasi is 15:48 on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Varanasi follows the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
What time zone is Varanasi in?
Varanasi 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 Varanasi?
Is Varanasi on daylight saving time right now?
No — Varanasi is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 13, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Varanasi today?
Today in Varanasi: sunrise is at 05:07 and sunset is at 18:48, giving 13h 41m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Varanasi tonight?
The moon phase over Varanasi tonight is Waning Crescent with 4.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Varanasi?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Varanasi, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.