Current Time in Meerut, India 🇮🇳
The current local time in Meerut, India is 08:17:01 (IST) on Sunday, 30 August 2026. Meerut is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 1,223,184. The sun rises at about 05:56 and sets at 18:44 today (12h 48m of daylight).
- Sunrise 05:56
- Sunset 18:44
- 12h 48m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Meerut
Meerut, India keeps IST (UTC+05:30). Meerut does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 05:56 and sets at about 18:44 local time, giving Meerut 12h 48m of daylight.
Right now it is 08:17 on Sunday in Meerut (UTC+05:30). When it is 08:17 here, it is 22:47 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 Meerut
- 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 Meerut to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 22:47 Sat | 9.5h behind |
| Los Angeles | 19:47 Sat | 12.5h behind |
| London | 03:47 Sun | 4.5h behind |
| Paris | 04:47 Sun | 3.5h behind |
| Dubai | 06:47 Sun | 1.5h behind |
| Singapore | 10:47 Sun | 2.5h ahead |
| Tokyo | 11:47 Sun | 3.5h ahead |
| Sydney | 12:47 Sun | 4.5h ahead |
Best next checks from Meerut
Compare Meerut 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 Meerut
For a normal business-hours call, 13:30-17:00 in Meerut overlaps with 09:00-12:30 in London.
| Compare with | Meerut 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.
Meerut time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Meerut in?
Meerut uses IST (UTC+05:30). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Meerut observe daylight saving time?
No - Meerut keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Meerut today?
Today the sun rises around 05:56 and sets around 18:44 in Meerut, about 12h 48m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Meerut and other cities?
When it is 08:17 in Meerut, it is 22:47 in New York (9.5h behind). See the table above for Meerut's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Meerut
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 Meerut
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 | 28.98, 77.71 |
| Population signal | About 1,223,184 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 05:56, sunset 18:44, 12h 48m 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: 28.98° N, 77.71° E
Population: 1,223,184
Country: 🇮🇳 India
Timezone: IST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in India: IST