Current Time in Rājkot

20:10:51
Sunday, 13 September 2026
Country: India
Population: 1,390,640
Coordinates: 22.2916° N, 70.7932° E
Country Code: IN
IANA Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
UTC Offset
DST
No
Local Time
Sunrise
06:32
Sunset
18:53
Day Length
12h 20m

Geographic position of Rājkot

Rājkot is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 22.2916° N, 70.7932° E.

  • Distance from the Equator:
    about 2,482 km (1,542 mi)
  • Distance from the North Pole:
    about 7,537 km (4,683 mi)
  • Distance from the South Pole:
    about 12,500 km (7,767 mi)
  • 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.

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 20:10:51.

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.

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 20:10:51 on Sunday, 13 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 20:10:51.

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