Current time in Varanasi, India

05:36:18

Sunday, 15 November 2026

Time zone

IST

India Time

UTC offset

UTC+05:30

Asia/Kolkata

Sunrise

06:16

Today

Sunset

17:11

10h 55m of daylight

No daylight saving: Varanasi stays at UTC+05:30 all year.

Varanasi compared with the world

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MumbaiSame time05:36
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Upcoming holidays in India

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Other cities in India

Mumbai05:36 Delhi05:36 Kolkata05:36 Bengaluru05:36 Chennai05:36 Hyderabad05:36 Ahmedabad05:36 Pune05:36 Surat05:36 Kanpur05:36 Haora05:36 Jaipur05:36

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Varanasi in?

Varanasi is in the India Time zone, Asia/Kolkata in the IANA database, currently at UTC+05:30.

Does Varanasi have daylight saving time?

No. Varanasi keeps the same time all year.

What is the best time to call Varanasi?

Business hours in Varanasi usually run from 09:00 to 17:00 local time. Use the meeting planner to find an hour that suits both sides, and check the public holidays in India before you book. Open the meeting planner on DaySchedule