Days in Erode are currently getting shorter, about 4 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 Erode
Erode is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 11.3428° N, 77.7274° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 1,263 km (785 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 8,756 km (5,441 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 11,281 km (7,010 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,484 km (5,272 mi) east
Erode lies in the tropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Erode
The point on Earth exactly opposite Erode is near Piura - when it's noon in Erode, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Erode
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Erode
Erode is currently in Autumn.
Because Erode 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 Erode
In Erode, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 12h 47m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 11h 27m, a difference of roughly 1h 20m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Erode's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Erode at 11.34° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Erode
With a population of 521,891, Erode ranks as the 101st most populous city in India, out of 3,776 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Erode
Coimbatore International Airport (CJB / VOCB) is a major international airport located about 82 km (51 mi) from Erode.
Current local time at the airport is 19:20:17.
Daylight saving time in Erode
Erode uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Kolkata. The current local offset is UTC+5:30 / IST.
Erode does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Erode
Business hours in Erode (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 Erode
Compare time in Erode with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Erode
Official national holiday observed in India.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Erode in?
Erode 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 Erode at UTC+5:30.
What time is it in Erode right now?
The current local time in Erode is 19:20:17 on Monday, 21 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Erode observe daylight saving time?
No. Erode is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Erode?
Erode is currently UTC+5:30, meaning local time is +5:30 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Erode?
Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) is the nearest airport to Erode, located about 82 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:20:17.
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