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Current local time in Kodaikanal, India

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IST · UTC+05:30 · India Standard Time

About Kodaikanal

Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India uses the India Standard Time time zone (Asia/Kolkata), currently UTC+05:30. Population: about 35,021.

Country:India
State / region:Tamil Nadu
Coordinates:10°14′N / 77°29′E
Population:35,021
Currency:Indian rupee (INR)
Languages:English, Hindi, Tamil
Country calling code:+91

Time zone in Kodaikanal

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

Daylight saving time

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

Sunrise and sunset in Kodaikanal today

Sunrise:06:09
Sunset:17:59
Solar noon:12:04
Day length:11h 49m
Civil twilight:05:48 – 18:20

Calculated for 2026-10-24 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (IST) and approximate to about a minute.

Time difference from Kodaikanal

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

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Frequently asked questions about Kodaikanal time

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