Cities in Bihar
Bihar uses IST. One of the oldest inhabited places in the world, it was the birthplace of Buddhism (Bodh Gaya), the Maurya Empire, and remains a major pilgrimage destination.
Cities in Bihar span the Asia/Kolkata time zone. There are 5 featured cities in Bihar on WorldTimePage, each with a live local clock. The capital of Bihar is Patna. Bihar uses IST. One of the oldest inhabited places in the world, it was the birthplace of Buddhism (Bodh Gaya), the Maurya Empire, and remains a major pilgrimage destination.
Top Cities in Bihar
Live times · 5 citiesAll clocks update in real time. Primary timezone: Asia/Kolkata.
All Cities in Bihar
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cities in Bihar
How many cities are in Bihar?
Bihar has many cities. The top cities in Bihar featured on WorldTimePage include Patna, Gaya, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, with Patna serving as the state capital.
What time zone is Bihar in?
Bihar uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone. All major cities in Bihar observe the same time zone.
What is the capital city of Bihar?
The capital city of Bihar is Patna. It is located in the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
What are the largest cities in Bihar?
The largest cities in Bihar include Patna, Gaya, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga and more.
What is the current time in Bihar?
The current time in Bihar follows the Asia/Kolkata time zone. You can see live clocks for all cities in Bihar on this page.
Are Gaya, Bhagalpur, and Muzaffarpur on the same time?
Yes. Gaya, Bhagalpur, and Muzaffarpur are all in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (GMT+5:30) and always share the same local time. Every city in Bihar follows this single time zone.
What time zone is Gaya in?
Gaya is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (GMT+5:30). It follows the same schedule as the rest of Bihar, with no time difference from other cities in the state.
Is Patna on the same time as Mumbai?
Yes. Patna and Mumbai are always on exactly the same time. All of India uses a single time zone — Indian Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30) — with no exceptions and no Daylight Saving Time.