Days in Kanayannur 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 Kanayannur
Kanayannur is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 9.9667° N, 76.2667° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 1,109 km (689 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 8,909 km (5,536 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 11,128 km (6,915 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,362 km (5,196 mi) east
Kanayannur 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 Kanayannur
The point on Earth exactly opposite Kanayannur is near Piura - when it's noon in Kanayannur, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Kanayannur
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Kanayannur
Kanayannur is currently in Autumn.
Because Kanayannur 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 Kanayannur
In Kanayannur, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 12h 42m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 11h 32m, a difference of roughly 1h 10m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Kanayannur's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Kanayannur at 9.97° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Kanayannur
With a population of 851,406, Kanayannur ranks as the 71st most populous city in India, out of 3,776 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Kanayannur
Cochin International Airport (COK / VOCI) is a major international airport located about 25 km (16 mi) from Kanayannur.
Current local time at the airport is 17:07:33.
Daylight saving time in Kanayannur
Kanayannur uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Kolkata. The current local offset is UTC+5:30 / IST.
Kanayannur does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Kanayannur
Business hours in Kanayannur (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 Kanayannur
Compare time in Kanayannur with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Kanayannur
Official national holiday observed in India.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Kanayannur in?
Kanayannur 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 Kanayannur at UTC+5:30.
What time is it in Kanayannur right now?
The current local time in Kanayannur is 17:07:33 on Monday, 21 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Kanayannur observe daylight saving time?
No. Kanayannur is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Kanayannur?
Kanayannur is currently UTC+5:30, meaning local time is +5:30 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Kanayannur?
Cochin International Airport (COK) is the nearest airport to Kanayannur, located about 25 km away. The current local time at the airport is 17:07:33.
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