Current local time in Cochin, India
IST · UTC+05:30 · India Standard Time
About Cochin
Cochin, Kerala, India uses the India Standard Time time zone (Asia/Kolkata), currently UTC+05:30. Population: about 604,696.
| Country: | India |
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| State / region: | Kerala |
| Coordinates: | 9°56′N / 76°16′E |
| Population: | 604,696 |
| Currency: | Indian rupee (INR) |
| Languages: | English, Hindi, Tamil |
| Country calling code: | +91 |
Time zone in Cochin
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Kolkata |
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| Time zone name: | India Standard Time (IST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+05:30 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Cochin does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+05:30 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Cochin today
| Sunrise: | 06:13 |
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| Sunset: | 18:05 |
| Solar noon: | 12:09 |
| Day length: | 11h 51m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:52 – 18:26 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (IST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Cochin
- London+4:30 hCochin is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of London
- New York+9:30 hCochin is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York
- Abuja+4:30 hCochin is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Cochin time
What time zone is Cochin in?
Cochin uses the IANA time zone Asia/Kolkata (India Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+05:30.
Does Cochin observe daylight saving time?
Cochin does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+05:30 all year.
What is the time difference between Cochin and London?
Right now Cochin is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Cochin and New York?
Right now Cochin is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.