Current Time in Puducherry
About Puducherry
Puducherry is located in India, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 657,209. It runs on Asia/Kolkata time, currently UTC+5:30 relative to UTC. Puducherry does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountryIndia
- Population657,209
- Latitude11.9338°
- Longitude79.8298°
- Time zoneAsia/Kolkata
- Current UTC offsetUTC+5:30
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
Sunrise & Sunset in Puducherry Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Puducherry's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Puducherry
Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.
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India National Holidays
2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Republic Day | Mon, Jan 26 |
| Holi | Tue, Mar 3 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Sat, Mar 21 |
| Ram Navami | Thu, Mar 26 |
| Mahavir Jayanti | Tue, Mar 31 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 3 |
| Buddha Purnima | Fri, May 1 |
| Independence Day | Sat, Aug 15 |
| Gandhi Jayanti | Fri, Oct 2 |
| Dussehra | Tue, Oct 20 |
| Diwali | Sun, Nov 8 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 |
2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Republic Day | Tue, Jan 26 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Tue, Mar 9 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Mar 26 |
| Independence Day | Sun, Aug 15 |
| Gandhi Jayanti | Sat, Oct 2 |
| Christmas Day | Sat, Dec 25 |
2028
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Republic Day | Wed, Jan 26 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Sat, Feb 26 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 14 |
| Independence Day | Tue, Aug 15 |
| Gandhi Jayanti | Mon, Oct 2 |
| Christmas Day | Mon, Dec 25 |
2029
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Republic Day | Fri, Jan 26 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Wed, Feb 14 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Mar 30 |
| Independence Day | Wed, Aug 15 |
| Gandhi Jayanti | Tue, Oct 2 |
| Christmas Day | Tue, Dec 25 |
2030
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Republic Day | Sat, Jan 26 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Mon, Feb 4 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 19 |
| Independence Day | Thu, Aug 15 |
| Gandhi Jayanti | Wed, Oct 2 |
| Christmas Day | Wed, Dec 25 |
Daylight Saving Time
Puducherry does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset stays fixed at UTC+5:30 year-round.
Time Difference from Top 10 US Cities
Time Difference from Top 10 Cities Worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Puducherry
What time zone is Puducherry in?
Puducherry, India uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone. It is currently on IST (UTC+5:30). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Puducherry observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Puducherry does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so it stays on UTC+5:30 all year round and never changes its clocks.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Puducherry today?
The sun rises at 5:59 AM and sets at 5:54 PM in Puducherry today, giving 11h 55m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Puducherry and New York City?
New York City is 9 hours and 30 minutes behind Puducherry right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Puducherry?
Puducherry is currently UTC+5:30. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.