Days in Gwalior are currently getting shorter, about 10 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 Gwalior
Gwalior is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 26.2298° N, 78.1734° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,920 km (1,814 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,099 km (4,411 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,939 km (8,040 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,806 km (4,850 mi) east
Gwalior 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 Gwalior
The point on Earth exactly opposite Gwalior is near Viña del Mar - when it's noon in Gwalior, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Gwalior
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Gwalior
Gwalior is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 64 days from now.
Because Gwalior 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 Gwalior
In Gwalior, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 13h 47m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 30m, a difference of roughly 3h 17m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Gwalior's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Gwalior at 26.23° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Gwalior
With a population of 1,054,420, Gwalior ranks as the 52nd most populous city in India, out of 3,776 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Gwalior
Gwalior Airport (GWL / VIGR) is a regional airport serving Gwalior directly.
Current local time at the airport is 11:43:34.
Daylight saving time in Gwalior
Gwalior uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Kolkata. The current local offset is UTC+5:30 / IST.
Gwalior does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Gwalior
Business hours in Gwalior (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 Gwalior
Compare time in Gwalior with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Gwalior
Official national holiday observed in India.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Gwalior in?
Gwalior 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 Gwalior at UTC+5:30.
What time is it in Gwalior right now?
The current local time in Gwalior is 11:43:34 on Saturday, 17 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Gwalior observe daylight saving time?
No. Gwalior is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Gwalior?
Gwalior is currently UTC+5:30, meaning local time is +5:30 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Gwalior?
Gwalior Airport (GWL) is the airport serving Gwalior. The current local time at the airport is 11:43:34.
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