Days in Visakhapatnam 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 Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 17.6801° N, 83.2016° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 1,968 km (1,223 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 8,051 km (5,003 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 11,987 km (7,448 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,825 km (5,484 mi) east
Visakhapatnam 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 Visakhapatnam
The point on Earth exactly opposite Visakhapatnam is near Chimbote - when it's noon in Visakhapatnam, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Visakhapatnam
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Visakhapatnam 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 Visakhapatnam
In Visakhapatnam, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 13h 11m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 11h 4m, a difference of roughly 2h 7m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Visakhapatnam's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Visakhapatnam at 17.68° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Visakhapatnam
With a population of 1,063,178, Visakhapatnam ranks as the 50th most populous city in India, out of 3,776 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam International Airport (VTZ / VOVZ) is a major international airport serving Visakhapatnam directly.
Current local time at the airport is 08:38:27.
Daylight saving time in Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Kolkata. The current local offset is UTC+5:30 / IST.
Visakhapatnam does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Visakhapatnam
Business hours in Visakhapatnam (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 Visakhapatnam
Compare time in Visakhapatnam with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Visakhapatnam
Official national holiday observed in India.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Visakhapatnam in?
Visakhapatnam 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 Visakhapatnam at UTC+5:30.
What time is it in Visakhapatnam right now?
The current local time in Visakhapatnam is 08:38:27 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Visakhapatnam observe daylight saving time?
No. Visakhapatnam is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Visakhapatnam?
Visakhapatnam is currently UTC+5:30, meaning local time is +5:30 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Visakhapatnam?
Visakhapatnam International Airport (VTZ) is the airport serving Visakhapatnam. The current local time at the airport is 08:38:27.
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