Current Time in Gangtok, India 🇮🇳
The current local time in Gangtok, India is 06:17:08 (IST) on Monday, 31 August 2026. Gangtok is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 30,700. The sun rises at about 05:14 and sets at 17:58 today (12h 44m of daylight).
- Sunrise 05:14
- Sunset 17:58
- 12h 44m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Gangtok
Gangtok, India keeps IST (UTC+05:30). Gangtok does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 05:14 and sets at about 17:58 local time, giving Gangtok 12h 44m of daylight.
Right now it is 06:17 on Monday in Gangtok (UTC+05:30). When it is 06:17 here, it is 20:47 in New York (9.5h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Gangtok
- Use the Asia/Kolkata IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is not active now, but it can still affect future dates in some places.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Gangtok to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 20:47 Sun | 9.5h behind |
| Los Angeles | 17:47 Sun | 12.5h behind |
| London | 01:47 Mon | 4.5h behind |
| Paris | 02:47 Mon | 3.5h behind |
| Dubai | 04:47 Mon | 1.5h behind |
| Singapore | 08:47 Mon | 2.5h ahead |
| Tokyo | 09:47 Mon | 3.5h ahead |
| Sydney | 10:47 Mon | 4.5h ahead |
Best next checks from Gangtok
Compare Gangtok with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for India.
Business-hours overlap from Gangtok
For a normal business-hours call, 13:30-17:00 in Gangtok overlaps with 09:00-12:30 in London.
| Compare with | Gangtok time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| Los Angeles | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| London | 13:30-17:00 | 09:00-12:30 | 3.5 hours |
| Paris | 12:30-17:00 | 09:00-13:30 | 4.5 hours |
| Dubai | 10:30-17:00 | 09:00-15:30 | 6.5 hours |
| Singapore | 09:00-14:30 | 11:30-17:00 | 5.5 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Gangtok time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Gangtok in?
Gangtok uses IST (UTC+05:30). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Gangtok observe daylight saving time?
No - Gangtok keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Gangtok today?
Today the sun rises around 05:14 and sets around 17:58 in Gangtok, about 12h 44m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Gangtok and other cities?
When it is 06:17 in Gangtok, it is 20:47 in New York (9.5h behind). See the table above for Gangtok's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Gangtok
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Asia/Kolkata IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the India time page.
Location and time-zone details for Gangtok
These details identify the place behind the clock: its country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and current daylight-saving context.
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Asia/Kolkata (UTC+5:30) |
| Coordinates | 27.33, 88.61 |
| Population signal | About 30,700 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 05:14, sunset 17:58, 12h 44m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Asia/Kolkata time-zone page for rules, the India country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 27.33° N, 88.61° E
Population: 30,700
Country: 🇮🇳 India
Timezone: IST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in India: IST