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Current local time in Karaikkudi, India

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IST · UTC+05:30 · India Standard Time

About Karaikkudi

Karaikkudi, Tamil Nadu, India uses the India Standard Time time zone (Asia/Kolkata), currently UTC+05:30. Population: about 91,908.

Country:India
State / region:Tamil Nadu
Coordinates:10°04′N / 78°46′E
Population:91,908
Currency:Indian rupee (INR)
Languages:English, Hindi, Tamil
Country calling code:+91

Time zone in Karaikkudi

IANA time zone:Asia/Kolkata
Time zone name:India Standard Time (IST)
Current UTC offset:UTC+05:30
UTC time now:

Daylight saving time

Karaikkudi does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+05:30 all year.

Sunrise and sunset in Karaikkudi today

Sunrise:06:03
Sunset:17:54
Solar noon:11:59
Day length:11h 51m
Civil twilight:05:42 – 18:16

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 Karaikkudi

  • London+4:30 hKaraikkudi is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of London
  • New York+9:30 hKaraikkudi is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York
  • Abuja+4:30 hKaraikkudi is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Abuja

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Frequently asked questions about Karaikkudi time

What time zone is Karaikkudi in?
Karaikkudi uses the IANA time zone Asia/Kolkata (India Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+05:30.
Does Karaikkudi observe daylight saving time?
Karaikkudi does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+05:30 all year.
What is the time difference between Karaikkudi and London?
Right now Karaikkudi 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 Karaikkudi and New York?
Right now Karaikkudi 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.