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Current Time in Ludhiana, India

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

Ludhiana, India — Live Clock
3:50:06 AM
IST Live timezone
Thursday, June 4, 2026

Ludhiana Time Zone

Time Zone

Asia/Kolkata

Ludhiana, 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 Ludhiana Time (IST)

Ludhiana 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 Ludhiana overlap with your own working day. Use the world clock comparison further down the page to see at a glance how Ludhiana 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.

Ludhiana 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 Ludhiana — when it's 3:50:06 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 Ludhiana if the country spans multiple zones.

Need to Schedule a Call to Ludhiana?

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Ludhiana time

What time is it in Ludhiana right now?

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

What timezone is Ludhiana in?

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

How many hours ahead or behind is Ludhiana?

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

Does Ludhiana observe daylight saving time?

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

Is Ludhiana on IST right now?

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

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

The best call window from New York to Ludhiana depends on the current offset. Ludhiana 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.