Days in Prayagraj are currently getting shorter, about 9 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 Prayagraj
Prayagraj is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 25.4448° N, 81.8432° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,833 km (1,760 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,186 km (4,465 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,851 km (7,985 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,227 km (5,112 mi) east
Prayagraj 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 Prayagraj
The point on Earth exactly opposite Prayagraj is near Callao - when it's noon in Prayagraj, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Prayagraj
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Prayagraj
Prayagraj is currently in Autumn.
Because Prayagraj 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 Prayagraj
In Prayagraj, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 13h 43m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 33m, a difference of roughly 3h 10m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Prayagraj's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Prayagraj at 25.44° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Prayagraj
With a population of 1,073,438, Prayagraj ranks as the 49th most populous city in India, out of 3,776 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Prayagraj
Prayagraj Airport (IXD / VEAB) is a regional airport serving Prayagraj directly.
Current local time at the airport is 22:13:06.
Daylight saving time in Prayagraj
Prayagraj uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Kolkata. The current local offset is UTC+5:30 / IST.
Prayagraj does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Prayagraj
Business hours in Prayagraj (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 Prayagraj
Compare time in Prayagraj with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Prayagraj
Official national holiday observed in India.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Prayagraj in?
Prayagraj 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 Prayagraj at UTC+5:30.
What time is it in Prayagraj right now?
The current local time in Prayagraj is 22:13:06 on Monday, 21 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Prayagraj observe daylight saving time?
No. Prayagraj is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Prayagraj?
Prayagraj is currently UTC+5:30, meaning local time is +5:30 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Prayagraj?
Prayagraj Airport (IXD) is the airport serving Prayagraj. The current local time at the airport is 22:13:06.
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