Days in Rājkot 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 Rājkot
Rājkot is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 22.2916° N, 70.7932° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,482 km (1,542 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,537 km (4,683 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,500 km (7,767 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,292 km (4,531 mi) east
Rājkot 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 Rājkot
The point on Earth exactly opposite Rājkot is near Chimbote - when it's noon in Rājkot, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Rājkot
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Rājkot
Rājkot is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 89 days from now.
Because Rājkot 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 Rājkot
In Rājkot, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 13h 29m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 46m, a difference of roughly 2h 43m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Rājkot's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Rājkot at 22.29° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Rājkot
With a population of 1,390,640, Rājkot ranks as the 30th most populous city in India, out of 3,776 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Rājkot
Rajkot International Airport (HSR / VAHS) is a major international airport located about 27 km (17 mi) from Rājkot.
Current local time at the airport is 20:23:34.
Daylight saving time in Rājkot
Rājkot uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Kolkata. The current local offset is UTC+5:30 / IST.
Rājkot does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Rājkot
Business hours in Rājkot (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 Rājkot
Compare time in Rājkot with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Rājkot
Official national holiday observed in India.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Rājkot in?
Rājkot 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 Rājkot at UTC+5:30.
What time is it in Rājkot right now?
The current local time in Rājkot is 20:23:34 on Tuesday, 22 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Rājkot observe daylight saving time?
No. Rājkot is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Rājkot?
Rājkot is currently UTC+5:30, meaning local time is +5:30 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Rājkot?
Rajkot International Airport (HSR) is the nearest airport to Rājkot, located about 27 km away. The current local time at the airport is 20:23:34.
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