Current Time in Ranchi, India 🇮🇳
Lat/Long: 23.34° N, 85.31° E
Elevation: 643 m above sea level
Population rank: #40 of 3,570 cities in India by population
State: Jharkhand
IANA Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
Solar time: clocks run about 10m behind the sun
Timezone: IST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in India: IST
Ranchi is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (UTC+5:30). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Ranchi, India, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Ranchi
Ranchi gets 13h 34m of daylight today. Sunrise in Ranchi is at 05:02 and sunset in Ranchi is at 18:36.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 42m near the December solstice to 13h 34m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 17 Jun ● | 03:32 | 05:02 | 11:49 | 15:06 | 18:36 | 20:06 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 03:32 | 05:02 | 11:49 | 15:06 | 18:36 | 20:06 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 03:32 | 05:02 | 11:49 | 15:07 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 03:32 | 05:03 | 11:50 | 15:07 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 03:33 | 05:03 | 11:50 | 15:07 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 03:33 | 05:03 | 11:50 | 15:07 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 03:33 | 05:03 | 11:50 | 15:08 | 18:38 | 20:08 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Ranchi
Sunrise
in Ranchi
↑
5:02 AM
Sunset
in Ranchi
↓
6:36 PM
Day Length
13h 33m
Dawn
in Ranchi
4:36 AM
Dusk
in Ranchi
7:02 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Ranchi
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
9.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 08:17
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:03
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How Far Is Ranchi From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 1,373 km | WSW (252deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,955 km | E (86deg) |
| Dubai | 3,046 km | W (280deg) |
| Singapore | 3,156 km | SE (138deg) |
| Moscow | 5,284 km | NW (326deg) |
| Tokyo | 5,365 km | ENE (62deg) |
| Paris | 7,576 km | NW (315deg) |
| London | 7,692 km | NW (318deg) |
Ranchi's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Ranchi and you would surface in the open ocean, near 23.3deg S, 94.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ranchi
What time is it in Ranchi right now?
The current local time in Ranchi is 20:54 on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Ranchi follows the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
What time zone is Ranchi in?
Ranchi uses the Asia/Kolkata IANA time zone (UTC+5:30). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Ranchi?
Is Ranchi on daylight saving time right now?
No — Ranchi is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ranchi today?
Today in Ranchi: sunrise is at 05:02 and sunset is at 18:36, giving 13h 33m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Ranchi tonight?
The moon phase over Ranchi tonight is Waxing Crescent with 9.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Ranchi?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Ranchi, clocks run about 10m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.