Current Local Time in Kanpur
Kanpur, India (GMT+5:30)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Kanpur 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 Kanpur
☀️Climate
Humid subtropical with extreme hot summers (40-48°C) and cool winters (5-20°C). Monsoon July-September.
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📍About Kanpur Time Zone
Kanpur is located in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (UTC+5:30). As a major metropolitan city in India, Kanpur serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Kanpur is 11 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Kanpur, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Kanpur does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+5:30.
Kanpur has a population of approximately 3.0M. The local currency is the Indian Rupee (₹). To call Kanpur from abroad, use the country code +91 512. The primary language spoken is Hindi, Urdu.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Kanpur time is 11 hours ahead of New York, and 6 hours ahead of London. This makes Kanpur strategically located for global business coordination. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Kanpur Time
- • Time Zone: Asia/Kolkata (UTC+5:30)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: India (IN)
- • Coordinates: 26.45°, 80.35°
- • Calling Code: +91 512