Current Local Time in Chandigarh
Chandigarh, India (GMT+5:30)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Chandigarh 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 Chandigarh
☀️Climate
Humid subtropical with hot summers (35-44°C) and cold winters (4-18°C). Monsoon July-September.
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📍About Chandigarh Time Zone
Chandigarh is located in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (UTC+5:30). As a major metropolitan city in India, Chandigarh serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Chandigarh is 11 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Chandigarh, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Chandigarh does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+5:30.
Chandigarh has a population of approximately 1.1M. The local currency is the Indian Rupee (₹). To call Chandigarh from abroad, use the country code +91 172. The primary language spoken is Hindi, Punjabi, English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Chandigarh time is 11 hours ahead of New York, and 6 hours ahead of London. This makes Chandigarh strategically located for global business coordination. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Chandigarh Time
- • Time Zone: Asia/Kolkata (UTC+5:30)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: India (IN)
- • Coordinates: 30.73°, 76.78°
- • Calling Code: +91 172