Current Local Time in Shillong
Shillong, India (GMT+5:30)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Shillong 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 Shillong
☀️Climate
Subtropical highland with cool summers (15-24°C) and cold winters (4-16°C). Heavy rainfall - one of wettest places on Earth.
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📍About Shillong Time Zone
Shillong is located in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (UTC+5:30). As a major metropolitan city in India, Shillong serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Shillong is 11 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Shillong, consider that standard business hours are typically Police Bazaar shops 9 AM to 8 PM. Cafes until 9 PM. Live music venues evening. local time. Shillong does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+5:30.
Shillong has a population of approximately 0.35M (0.4M in the metro area). The local currency is the Indian Rupee (₹). To call Shillong from abroad, use the country code +91 364. The primary language spoken is Khasi, English, Hindi.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Shillong time is 11 hours ahead of New York, and 6 hours ahead of London. This makes Shillong strategically located for global business coordination. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Shillong Time
- • Time Zone: Asia/Kolkata (UTC+5:30)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: India (IN)
- • Coordinates: 25.57°, 91.88°
- • Calling Code: +91 364