Days in Thāne are currently getting shorter, about 7 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 Thāne
Thāne is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 19.1970° N, 72.9636° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,137 km (1,328 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,882 km (4,898 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,156 km (7,553 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,671 km (4,767 mi) east
Thāne 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 Thāne
The point on Earth exactly opposite Thāne is near Chiclayo - when it's noon in Thāne, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Thāne
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Thāne
Thāne is currently in astronomical autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 64 days from now.
Thāne lies in the tropics, at 19.20° N. Here the four temperate seasons are far less pronounced than at higher latitudes: day length changes only slightly through the year, and the local climate is often described by wet and dry seasons instead.
Longest & Shortest Day in Thāne
In Thāne, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 13h 18m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 58m, a difference of roughly 2h 20m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Thāne's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Thāne at 19.20° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Thāne
With a population of 1,841,488, Thāne ranks as the 17th most populous city in India, out of 3,776 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Thāne
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM / VABB) is a major international airport located about 16 km (10 mi) from Thāne.
Current local time at the airport is 10:40:08.
Daylight saving time in Thāne
Thāne uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Kolkata. The current local offset is UTC+5:30 / IST.
Thāne does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Thāne
Business hours in Thāne (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 Thāne
Compare time in Thāne with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Thāne
Official national holiday observed in India.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Thāne in?
Thāne 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 Thāne at UTC+5:30.
What time is it in Thāne right now?
The current local time in Thāne is 10:40:08 on Saturday, 17 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Thāne observe daylight saving time?
No. Thāne is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Thāne?
Thāne is currently UTC+5:30, meaning local time is +5:30 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Thāne?
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) is the nearest airport to Thāne, located about 16 km away. The current local time at the airport is 10:40:08.
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