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Current Time in Patna, India

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

Sunrise today
4:59 PM
Sunset today
6:38 AM
Day length
13h 38m
Population
2.0 M
Coordinates: 25.5941° N, 85.1376° E · Elevation: 53 m · Sun data calculated for today, June 4, 2026
Patna, India — Live Clock
4:06:41 AM
IST Live timezone
Thursday, June 4, 2026

Patna Time Zone

Time Zone

Asia/Kolkata

Patna, 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 Patna Time (IST)

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

Patna 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 Patna — when it's 4:06:41 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 Patna if the country spans multiple zones.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Patna time

What time is it in Patna right now?

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

What timezone is Patna in?

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

How many hours ahead or behind is Patna?

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

Does Patna observe daylight saving time?

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

Is Patna on IST right now?

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

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

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