Current Local Time in Ranchi
Ranchi, India (GMT+5:30)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Ranchi 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 Ranchi
☀️Climate
Humid subtropical with pleasant summers (25-35°C) and cool winters (5-20°C). Heavy monsoon rainfall.
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📍About Ranchi Time Zone
Ranchi is located in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (UTC+5:30). As a major metropolitan city in India, Ranchi serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Ranchi is 11 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Ranchi, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Ranchi does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+5:30.
Ranchi has a population of approximately 1.1M. The local currency is the Indian Rupee (₹). To call Ranchi from abroad, use the country code +91 651. The primary language spoken is Hindi, Nagpuri, English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Ranchi time is 11 hours ahead of New York, and 6 hours ahead of London. This makes Ranchi strategically located for global business coordination. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Ranchi Time
- • Time Zone: Asia/Kolkata (UTC+5:30)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: India (IN)
- • Coordinates: 23.34°, 85.31°
- • Calling Code: +91 651