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Current Time in Lucknow, India

Check the current local time in Lucknow, India. Lucknow uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, with IST (UTC +5:30) during standard time.

Lucknow, India — Live Clock
9:36:40 AM
IST Live timezone
Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Lucknow Time Zone

Time Zone

Asia/Kolkata

Lucknow, India

Current zone: IST

Source: IANA Time Zone Database

Standard Time

IST

UTC +5:30

Used outside daylight saving time

Daylight Time

Not Observed

Year-round standard time

Next DST Change

No DST change

Standard time year-round

No seasonal offset changes

About Lucknow Time (IST)

Lucknow is located in India and uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone. For anyone coordinating calls or meetings internationally, the key question is rarely "what time is it" — it's which hours in Lucknow overlap with your own working day. Use the world clock comparison further down the page to see at a glance how Lucknow aligns with other major cities.

Scheduling tip: Always reference a city name in calendar invites rather than a fixed UTC offset. Calendar apps like Google Calendar and Outlook will automatically adjust for any clock changes on both ends, so your meeting stays at the intended local time for everyone involved.

Lucknow vs Major Cities

UTC UTC +5:30
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London UTC +1:00
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New York UTC -4:00
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Singapore UTC +8:00
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Dubai UTC +4:00
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Tokyo UTC +9:00
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Mumbai UTC +5:30
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Other Cities in Asia/Kolkata

These cities share the same time zone as Lucknow — when it's 9:36:40 AM here, it's the same local time there.

Other Cities in India

Major cities in India — some may be in a different time zone than Lucknow if the country spans multiple zones.

Need to Schedule a Call to Lucknow?

Find the perfect overlap time between your timezone and Lucknow. Our calculator shows when business hours align.

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Reviewed by iFormat Time Tools Team Last updated

Time zone data verified against the IANA Time Zone Database. DST rules, UTC offsets, and city assignments are checked against IANA tzdata and updated whenever DST policy changes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Lucknow time

What time is it in Lucknow right now?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Lucknow, India, updated every second. Right now, Lucknow is on IST with a UTC offset of UTC +5:30. The time updates automatically — no need to refresh the page.

What timezone is Lucknow in?

Lucknow uses the Asia/Kolkata timezone, fixed at IST (UTC +5:30) year-round with no daylight saving time. The offset never changes, making Lucknow a predictable anchor for international scheduling.

How many hours ahead or behind is Lucknow?

Lucknow is currently UTC +5:30 from UTC. The offset is fixed year-round — always check the live clock above for the current difference.

Does Lucknow observe daylight saving time?

No. Lucknow stays on IST (UTC +5:30) year-round — no seasonal clock changes. This means the time difference between Lucknow and cities that do observe DST will shift by one hour each spring and autumn when those cities change their clocks.

Is Lucknow on IST right now?

Lucknow is always on IST (UTC +5:30) — no daylight saving time. The offset is stable year-round, so Lucknow is easy to schedule with. However, if you are calling from a city that observes DST, your local offset to Lucknow will shift by one hour twice a year.

What is the best time to call Lucknow from New York?

The best call window from New York to Lucknow depends on the current offset. Lucknow is currently UTC +5:30 from UTC. Aim for a time when both cities are comfortably within 9:00 AM–5:00 PM — use the time difference table on this page to find the current gap.