Current Local Time in Amritsar
Amritsar, India (GMT+5:30)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Amritsar follows India Standard Time (IST), which is UTC+5:30. The city does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the offset remains constant year-round.
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Asia/KolkataData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Amritsar
☀️Climate
Humid subtropical with very hot summers (38-45°C) and cold foggy winters (2-15°C). Monsoon July-August.
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📍About Amritsar Time Zone
Amritsar is located in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (UTC+5:30). As a major metropolitan city in India, Amritsar serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Amritsar is 11 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Amritsar, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Amritsar does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+5:30.
Amritsar has a population of approximately 1.2M. The local currency is the Indian Rupee (₹). To call Amritsar from abroad, use the country code +91 183. The primary language spoken is Punjabi, Hindi, English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Amritsar time is 11 hours ahead of New York, and 6 hours ahead of London. This makes Amritsar strategically located for global business coordination. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Amritsar Time
- • Time Zone: Asia/Kolkata (UTC+5:30)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: India (IN)
- • Coordinates: 31.63°, 74.87°
- • Calling Code: +91 183