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Uttar Pradesh, India
Sunday, May 24, 2026
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See the exact local time in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. The live clock above updates every second.Varanasi follows India Standard Time (GMT+5:30, UTC+5:30). Use the sections below for timezone details, UTC offset, DST status, and comparisons with other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in Varanasi
What Time Is It in Varanasi Right Now?
The current local time in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India is 01:26:56 PM on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Varanasi observes the India Standard Time timezone (GMT+5:30, UTC+5:30). The city is currently on standard GMT+5:30 time.
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01:26:56 PM
GMT+5:30 · UTC+5:30
Varanasi Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Varanasi timezone details
- Timezone
- India Standard Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC+5:30
- IANA Identifier
- Asia/Kolkata
- Daylight Saving Time
- Not observed / not active
- Country
- 🇮🇳 India
- Region / State
- Uttar Pradesh
Varanasi maintains a stable UTC offset of UTC+5:30 year-round, making it easy to schedule international calls and meetings.
How to Compare Varanasi Time With Other Cities
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Check the current local time in Varanasi (GMT+5:30, UTC+5:30) at the top of this page — the clock updates every second.
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Varanasi Time Zone Information
Time Zone Details
- Time Zone
- GMT+5:30
- Full Name
- India Standard Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC+5:30
- IANA Zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Country
- 🇮🇳 India
- DST Active
- No — Standard time is in effect
- Region/State
- Uttar Pradesh
Varanasi is located in India (Uttar Pradesh) and observes the Asia/Kolkata time zone. The current UTC offset is UTC+5:30. This timezone does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
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