Current Local Time in Varanasi
Varanasi, India (GMT+5:30)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Varanasi 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 Varanasi
☀️Climate
Humid subtropical with very hot summers (35-45°C) and cool winters (5-20°C). Monsoon July-September.
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📍About Varanasi Time Zone
Varanasi is located in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (UTC+5:30). As a major metropolitan city in India, Varanasi serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Varanasi is 11 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Varanasi, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Varanasi does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+5:30.
Varanasi has a population of approximately 1.5M. The local currency is the Indian Rupee (₹). To call Varanasi from abroad, use the country code +91 542. The primary language spoken is Hindi, Bhojpuri, English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Varanasi time is 11 hours ahead of New York, and 6 hours ahead of London. This makes Varanasi strategically located for global business coordination. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Varanasi Time
- • Time Zone: Asia/Kolkata (UTC+5:30)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: India (IN)
- • Coordinates: 25.32°, 82.99°
- • Calling Code: +91 542