Days in Vijayawada are currently getting shorter, about 6 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 Vijayawada
Vijayawada is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 16.5075° N, 80.6466° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 1,838 km (1,142 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 8,181 km (5,083 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 11,856 km (7,367 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,608 km (5,349 mi) east
Vijayawada 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 Vijayawada
The point on Earth exactly opposite Vijayawada is near Chiclayo - when it's noon in Vijayawada, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Vijayawada
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Vijayawada
Vijayawada is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Vijayawada 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 Vijayawada
In Vijayawada, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 13h 6m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 11h 8m, a difference of roughly 1h 58m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Vijayawada's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Vijayawada at 16.51° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Vijayawada
With a population of 1,143,232, Vijayawada ranks as the 46th most populous city in India, out of 3,776 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Vijayawada
Vijayawada International Airport (VGA / VOBZ) is a major international airport located about 17 km (11 mi) from Vijayawada.
Current local time at the airport is 10:30:33.
Daylight saving time in Vijayawada
Vijayawada uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Kolkata. The current local offset is UTC+5:30 / IST.
Vijayawada does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Vijayawada
Business hours in Vijayawada (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 Vijayawada
Compare time in Vijayawada with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Vijayawada
Official national holiday observed in India.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Vijayawada in?
Vijayawada 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 Vijayawada at UTC+5:30.
What time is it in Vijayawada right now?
The current local time in Vijayawada is 10:30:33 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Vijayawada observe daylight saving time?
No. Vijayawada is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Vijayawada?
Vijayawada is currently UTC+5:30, meaning local time is +5:30 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Vijayawada?
Vijayawada International Airport (VGA) is the nearest airport to Vijayawada, located about 17 km away. The current local time at the airport is 10:30:33.
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