Current Time in Shimla
About Shimla
Shimla is located in India, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 173,503. It runs on Asia/Kolkata time, currently UTC+5:30 relative to UTC. Shimla does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountryIndia
- Population173,503
- Latitude31.1044°
- Longitude77.1666°
- Time zoneAsia/Kolkata
- Current UTC offsetUTC+5:30
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
Sunrise & Sunset in Shimla Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Shimla's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Shimla
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
Shimla 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 Shimla
What time zone is Shimla in?
Shimla, 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 Shimla observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Shimla 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 Shimla today?
The sun rises at 6:21 AM and sets at 5:55 PM in Shimla today, giving 11h 33m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Shimla and New York City?
New York City is 9 hours and 30 minutes behind Shimla right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Shimla?
Shimla is currently UTC+5:30. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.