Current local time in Gangtok, India
IST · UTC+05:30 · India Standard Time
About Gangtok
Gangtok, Sikkim, India uses the India Standard Time time zone (Asia/Kolkata), currently UTC+05:30. Population: about 30,700.
| Country: | India |
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| State / region: | Sikkim |
| Coordinates: | 27°20′N / 88°37′E |
| Population: | 30,700 |
| Currency: | Indian rupee (INR) |
| Languages: | English, Hindi, Tamil |
| Country calling code: | +91 |
Time zone in Gangtok
| 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
Gangtok does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+05:30 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Gangtok today
| Sunrise: | 05:39 |
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| Sunset: | 17:00 |
| Solar noon: | 11:20 |
| Day length: | 11h 21m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:15 – 17:24 |
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 Gangtok
- London+4:30 hGangtok is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of London
- New York+9:30 hGangtok is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York
- Abuja+4:30 hGangtok is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Gangtok time
What time zone is Gangtok in?
Gangtok uses the IANA time zone Asia/Kolkata (India Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+05:30.
Does Gangtok observe daylight saving time?
Gangtok does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+05:30 all year.
What is the time difference between Gangtok and London?
Right now Gangtok 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 Gangtok and New York?
Right now Gangtok 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.