Current Local Time in Kodaikanal

Kodaikanal, India (GMT+5:30)

12:50:13

Saturday, January 24, 2026

☀️Day
🌅6:44 AM
🌇6:22 PM

Kodaikanal 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.

💵₹ Indian Rupee
📞+91 4542
🔌Type C, D, M
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Time Zone Facts

🕐ZoneIST
🌐OffsetUTC+5:30
🔄DSTNo
📋IANAAsia/Kolkata
🌍
No DST changes
Time stays constant

Kodaikanal follows IST and does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

Data: IANA Time Zone Database

🏢Business Hours in Kodaikanal

OFFICES
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
BANKS
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
SHOPS
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
RESTAURANTS
Varies

Hours are general references based on official business standards. Actual hours may vary.

☀️Climate

Subtropical highland with cool year-round temperatures (8-20°C). Mist common. Monsoon June-September and October-December.

🏛️Top Attractions

Kodaikanal LakeCoaker's WalkBryant ParkPillar RocksDolphin's Nose

📍About Kodaikanal Time Zone

Kodaikanal is located in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (UTC+5:30). As a major metropolitan city in India, Kodaikanal serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Kodaikanal is 11 hours ahead of New York.

When planning calls or meetings with Kodaikanal, consider that standard business hours are typically Lake boats 9 AM to 5:30 PM. Shops 9 AM to 9 PM. Viewpoints best early morning. local time. Kodaikanal does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+5:30.

Kodaikanal has a population of approximately 0.04M (0.05M in the metro area). The local currency is the Indian Rupee (₹). To call Kodaikanal from abroad, use the country code +91 4542. The primary language spoken is Tamil, English.

For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Kodaikanal time is 11 hours ahead of New York, and 6 hours ahead of London. This makes Kodaikanal strategically located for global business coordination. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.

Quick Facts: Kodaikanal Time

  • Time Zone: Asia/Kolkata (UTC+5:30)
  • Daylight Saving: Not observed
  • Country: India (IN)
  • Coordinates: 10.23°, 77.49°
  • Calling Code: +91 4542