Current Local Time in Kanyakumari
Kanyakumari, India (GMT+5:30)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Kanyakumari 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 Kanyakumari
☀️Climate
Tropical with warm year-round temperatures (24-32°C). Two monsoons - southwest (June-September) and northeast (October-November).
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📍About Kanyakumari Time Zone
Kanyakumari is located in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (UTC+5:30). As a major metropolitan city in India, Kanyakumari serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Kanyakumari is 11 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Kanyakumari, consider that standard business hours are typically Vivekananda Memorial ferry 8 AM to 4 PM. Temple 4:30 AM to 12:30 PM, 4 PM to 8 PM. local time. Kanyakumari does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+5:30.
Kanyakumari has a population of approximately 0.02M (0.03M in the metro area). The local currency is the Indian Rupee (₹). To call Kanyakumari from abroad, use the country code +91 4652. The primary language spoken is Tamil, Malayalam, English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Kanyakumari time is 11 hours ahead of New York, and 6 hours ahead of London. This makes Kanyakumari strategically located for global business coordination. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Kanyakumari Time
- • Time Zone: Asia/Kolkata (UTC+5:30)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: India (IN)
- • Coordinates: 8.08°, 77.54°
- • Calling Code: +91 4652