Days in Kanpur are currently getting shorter, about 11 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 Kanpur
Kanpur is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 26.4652° N, 80.3498° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,946 km (1,831 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,073 km (4,395 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,965 km (8,056 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,007 km (4,975 mi) east
Kanpur 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 Kanpur
The point on Earth exactly opposite Kanpur is near Viña del Mar - when it's noon in Kanpur, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Kanpur
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Kanpur
Kanpur is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 64 days from now.
Because Kanpur 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 Kanpur
In Kanpur, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 13h 48m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 29m, a difference of roughly 3h 19m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Kanpur's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Kanpur at 26.47° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Kanpur
With a population of 2,823,249, Kanpur ranks as the 11th most populous city in India, out of 3,776 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Kanpur
Kanpur Airport (KNU / VECX) is a regional airport serving Kanpur directly.
Current local time at the airport is 11:21:14.
Daylight saving time in Kanpur
Kanpur uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Kolkata. The current local offset is UTC+5:30 / IST.
Kanpur does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Kanpur
Business hours in Kanpur (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 Kanpur
Compare time in Kanpur with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Kanpur
Official national holiday observed in India.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Kanpur in?
Kanpur 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 Kanpur at UTC+5:30.
What time is it in Kanpur right now?
The current local time in Kanpur is 11:21:14 on Saturday, 17 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Kanpur observe daylight saving time?
No. Kanpur is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Kanpur?
Kanpur is currently UTC+5:30, meaning local time is +5:30 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Kanpur?
Kanpur Airport (KNU) is the airport serving Kanpur. The current local time at the airport is 11:21:14.
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