Time Now in Varkala, India 🇮🇳
Lat/Long: 8.73° N, 76.72° E
Elevation: 48 m above sea level
Population rank: #1033 of 3,570 cities in India by population
State: Kerala
IANA Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
Solar time: clocks run about 25m ahead of the sun
Timezone: IST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in India: IST
Varkala sits in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, UTC+5:30. Varkala does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. So near the equator, its days and nights stay almost the same length all year. Varkala sits at a modest 48 m above sea level. Varkala is fairly isolated: even Mumbai lies some 1223 km off. Modest in size, Varkala still needs an exact local time for planning across borders.
Today Varkala sees 12h 24m between a 06:15 sunrise and a 18:40 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Varkala
Daylight Hours in Varkala
Varkala gets 12h 24m of daylight today. Sunrise in Varkala is at 06:15 and sunset in Varkala is at 18:40.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 37m near the December solstice to 12h 38m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Varkala and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Varkala right now.
Other Cities in India with Local Time
Weather in Varkala
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Varkala
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 14 Aug ● | 05:00 | 06:15 | 12:27 | 15:41 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Sat, 15 Aug | 05:00 | 06:15 | 12:27 | 15:41 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Sun, 16 Aug | 05:01 | 06:15 | 12:27 | 15:40 | 18:39 | 20:09 |
| Mon, 17 Aug | 05:01 | 06:15 | 12:27 | 15:39 | 18:39 | 20:09 |
| Tue, 18 Aug | 05:01 | 06:15 | 12:27 | 15:38 | 18:38 | 20:08 |
| Wed, 19 Aug | 05:01 | 06:15 | 12:26 | 15:37 | 18:38 | 20:08 |
| Thu, 20 Aug | 05:01 | 06:15 | 12:26 | 15:37 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
Add Varkala Widgets to Your Website
Embed free customizable Varkala widgets on your site. No registration. No coding.
Varkala Prayer Times Widget
Show daily prayer times for Varkala on any website
Varkala Weather Widget
Current conditions and 7-day forecast for Varkala
Varkala Sunrise & Sunset Widget
Sunrise, sunset, day length, and twilight times for Varkala
Varkala Moon Phase Widget
Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Varkala
Varkala Countdown Timer Widget
Live event countdown in Varkala local time
14-day Forecast for Varkala
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Varkala
Sunrise
in Varkala
↑
6:15 AM
Sunset
in Varkala
↓
6:40 PM
Day Length
12h 24m
Dawn
in Varkala
5:53 AM
Dusk
in Varkala
7:02 PM
View detailed past and future sunrise, sunset, and twilight times for Varkala. Track daylight hours, sun phases, and more.
Moon Phases & Times for Varkala
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
2.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 07:32
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 19:59
View the detailed moon calendar for Varkala with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Varkala
How Far Is Varkala From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 1,223 km | NNW (341deg) |
| Dubai | 2,917 km | NW (312deg) |
| Singapore | 3,110 km | ESE (104deg) |
| Hong Kong | 4,271 km | ENE (65deg) |
| Moscow | 6,243 km | NNW (335deg) |
| Tokyo | 7,006 km | NE (54deg) |
| Paris | 8,136 km | NW (319deg) |
| London | 8,340 km | NW (321deg) |
Varkala's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Varkala and you would surface in the open ocean, near 8.7deg S, 103.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Varkala
What time is it in Varkala right now?
The current local time in Varkala is 05:01 on Friday, August 14, 2026. Varkala follows the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
What time zone is Varkala in?
Varkala runs on the Asia/Kolkata IANA time zone (UTC+05:30), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Varkala?
Is Varkala on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Varkala as of August 14, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Varkala today?
In Varkala today the sun rises at 06:15 and sets at 18:40, giving 12h 24m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Varkala tonight?
Over Varkala tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 2.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Varkala?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Varkala, clocks run about 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.