Days in Amritsar are currently getting shorter, about 14 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Amritsar
Amritsar is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 31.6223° N, 74.8753° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,520 km (2,187 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,499 km (4,038 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,539 km (8,413 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,098 km (4,410 mi) east
Amritsar lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Amritsar
The point on Earth exactly opposite Amritsar is near Viña del Mar - when it's noon in Amritsar, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Amritsar
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Amritsar
Amritsar is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 64 days from now.
Because Amritsar is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Amritsar
In Amritsar, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 13m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 5m, a difference of roughly 4h 8m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Amritsar's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Amritsar at 31.62° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Amritsar
With a population of 1,159,227, Amritsar ranks as the 45th most populous city in India, out of 3,776 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Amritsar
Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport (ATQ / VIAR) is a major international airport serving Amritsar directly.
Current local time at the airport is 12:19:55.
Daylight saving time in Amritsar
Amritsar uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Kolkata. The current local offset is UTC+5:30 / IST.
Amritsar does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Amritsar
Business hours in Amritsar (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 11:30 PM (previous day) - 7:30 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 8:30 PM (previous day) - 4:30 AM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 4:30 AM - 12:30 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- Dubai: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 2:30 PM - 10:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Amritsar
Compare time in Amritsar with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Amritsar
Official national holiday observed in India.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Amritsar in?
Amritsar follows the Asia/Kolkata time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Amritsar at UTC+5:30.
What time is it in Amritsar right now?
The current local time in Amritsar is 12:19:55 on Saturday, 17 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Amritsar observe daylight saving time?
No. Amritsar is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Amritsar?
Amritsar is currently UTC+5:30, meaning local time is +5:30 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Amritsar?
Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport (ATQ) is the airport serving Amritsar. The current local time at the airport is 12:19:55.
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