Current local time in Karaikal, India
IST · UTC+05:30 · India Standard Time
About Karaikal
Karaikal, Puducherry, India uses the India Standard Time time zone (Asia/Kolkata), currently UTC+05:30. Population: about 79,653.
| Country: | India |
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| State / region: | Puducherry |
| Coordinates: | 10°56′N / 79°50′E |
| Population: | 79,653 |
| Currency: | Indian rupee (INR) |
| Languages: | English, Hindi, Tamil |
| Country calling code: | +91 |
Time zone in Karaikal
| 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
Karaikal does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+05:30 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Karaikal today
| Sunrise: | 06:00 |
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| Sunset: | 17:50 |
| Solar noon: | 11:55 |
| Day length: | 11h 49m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:38 – 18:11 |
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 Karaikal
- London+4:30 hKaraikal is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of London
- New York+9:30 hKaraikal is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York
- Abuja+4:30 hKaraikal is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Karaikal time
What time zone is Karaikal in?
Karaikal uses the IANA time zone Asia/Kolkata (India Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+05:30.
Does Karaikal observe daylight saving time?
Karaikal does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+05:30 all year.
What is the time difference between Karaikal and London?
Right now Karaikal 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 Karaikal and New York?
Right now Karaikal 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.