Cities in Punjab
Punjab uses IST. The Land of Five Rivers is the breadbasket of India, home to the sacred Golden Temple in Amritsar, a vibrant Bhangra culture, and the planned city of Chandigarh.
Cities in Punjab span the Asia/Kolkata time zone. There are 5 featured cities in Punjab on WorldTimePage, each with a live local clock. The capital of Punjab is Chandigarh. Punjab uses IST. The Land of Five Rivers is the breadbasket of India, home to the sacred Golden Temple in Amritsar, a vibrant Bhangra culture, and the planned city of Chandigarh.
Top Cities in Punjab
Live times · 5 citiesAll clocks update in real time. Primary timezone: Asia/Kolkata.
All Cities in Punjab
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cities in Punjab
How many cities are in Punjab?
Punjab has many cities. The top cities in Punjab featured on WorldTimePage include Ludhiana, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Patiala, Bathinda, with Chandigarh serving as the state capital.
What time zone is Punjab in?
Punjab uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone. All major cities in Punjab observe the same time zone.
What is the capital city of Punjab?
The capital city of Punjab is Chandigarh. It is located in the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
What are the largest cities in Punjab?
The largest cities in Punjab include Ludhiana, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Patiala, Bathinda and more.
What is the current time in Punjab?
The current time in Punjab follows the Asia/Kolkata time zone. You can see live clocks for all cities in Punjab on this page.
Are Ludhiana, Amritsar, and Jalandhar on the same time?
Yes. Ludhiana, Amritsar, and Jalandhar are all in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (GMT+5:30) and always share the same local time. Every city in Punjab follows this single time zone.
What time zone is Ludhiana in?
Ludhiana is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (GMT+5:30). It follows the same schedule as the rest of Punjab, with no time difference from other cities in the state.
Is Chandigarh on the same time as Mumbai?
Yes. Chandigarh 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.