Current Local Time in Gangtok
Gangtok, India (GMT+5:30)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Gangtok 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 Gangtok
☀️Climate
Subtropical highland with cool summers (15-22°C) and cold winters (4-13°C). Heavy monsoon May-September.
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📍About Gangtok Time Zone
Gangtok is located in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (UTC+5:30). As a major metropolitan city in India, Gangtok serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Gangtok is 11 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Gangtok, consider that standard business hours are typically MG Marg shops 9 AM to 8 PM. Monasteries 7 AM to 4 PM. Nathula requires permits, Wednesday/Thursday closed. local time. Gangtok does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+5:30.
Gangtok has a population of approximately 0.1M (0.15M in the metro area). The local currency is the Indian Rupee (₹). To call Gangtok from abroad, use the country code +91 3592. The primary language spoken is Nepali, Sikkimese, English, Hindi.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Gangtok time is 11 hours ahead of New York, and 6 hours ahead of London. This makes Gangtok strategically located for global business coordination. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Gangtok Time
- • Time Zone: Asia/Kolkata (UTC+5:30)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: India (IN)
- • Coordinates: 27.33°, 88.62°
- • Calling Code: +91 3592