Current Local Time in Leh
Leh, India (GMT+5:30)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Leh 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 Leh
☀️Climate
Cold desert with warm summers (15-30°C) and extremely cold winters (-20 to -5°C). Very dry, high altitude (3,500m).
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📍About Leh Time Zone
Leh is located in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (UTC+5:30). As a major metropolitan city in India, Leh serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Leh is 11 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Leh, consider that standard business hours are typically Shops 9 AM to 8 PM. Tourist season only June-September for most businesses. local time. Leh does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+5:30.
Leh has a population of approximately 0.03M (0.05M in the metro area). The local currency is the Indian Rupee (₹). To call Leh from abroad, use the country code +91 1982. The primary language spoken is Ladakhi, Hindi, English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Leh time is 11 hours ahead of New York, and 6 hours ahead of London. This makes Leh strategically located for global business coordination. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Leh Time
- • Time Zone: Asia/Kolkata (UTC+5:30)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: India (IN)
- • Coordinates: 34.16°, 77.58°
- • Calling Code: +91 1982