Current Local Time in Rishikesh
Rishikesh, India (GMT+5:30)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Rishikesh 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 Rishikesh
☀️Climate
Humid subtropical with hot summers (25-40°C) and cool winters (7-20°C). Monsoon July-September brings heavy rain.
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📍About Rishikesh Time Zone
Rishikesh is located in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (UTC+5:30). As a major metropolitan city in India, Rishikesh serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Rishikesh is 11 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Rishikesh, consider that standard business hours are typically Ashrams start 5-6 AM. Cafes until 10 PM. Ganga Aarti at sunset (6-7 PM). local time. Rishikesh does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+5:30.
Rishikesh has a population of approximately 0.1M (0.15M in the metro area). The local currency is the Indian Rupee (₹). To call Rishikesh from abroad, use the country code +91 135. The primary language spoken is Hindi, Garhwali, English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Rishikesh time is 11 hours ahead of New York, and 6 hours ahead of London. This makes Rishikesh strategically located for global business coordination. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Rishikesh Time
- • Time Zone: Asia/Kolkata (UTC+5:30)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: India (IN)
- • Coordinates: 30.09°, 78.27°
- • Calling Code: +91 135