Days in Dehradun are currently getting shorter, about 13 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 Dehradun
Dehradun is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 30.3244° N, 78.0339° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,376 km (2,098 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,643 km (4,128 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,395 km (8,323 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,498 km (4,659 mi) east
Dehradun 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 Dehradun
The point on Earth exactly opposite Dehradun is near Viña del Mar - when it's noon in Dehradun, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Dehradun
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Dehradun
Dehradun is currently in Autumn.
Because Dehradun 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 Dehradun
In Dehradun, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 6m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 11m, a difference of roughly 3h 55m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Dehradun's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Dehradun at 30.32° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Dehradun
With a population of 522,081, Dehradun ranks as the 100th most populous city in India, out of 3,776 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Dehradun
Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED / VIDN) is a regional airport located about 20 km (13 mi) from Dehradun.
Current local time at the airport is 17:08:07.
Daylight saving time in Dehradun
Dehradun uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Kolkata. The current local offset is UTC+5:30 / IST.
Dehradun does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Dehradun
Business hours in Dehradun (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: 1:30 PM - 9:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Dehradun
Compare time in Dehradun with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Dehradun
Official national holiday observed in India.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Dehradun in?
Dehradun 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 Dehradun at UTC+5:30.
What time is it in Dehradun right now?
The current local time in Dehradun is 17:08:07 on Monday, 21 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Dehradun observe daylight saving time?
No. Dehradun is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Dehradun?
Dehradun is currently UTC+5:30, meaning local time is +5:30 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Dehradun?
Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED) is the nearest airport to Dehradun, located about 20 km away. The current local time at the airport is 17:08:07.
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