Current Time in Kanpur, India
6:58:26 AM IST
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Time Zone Details
- IANA Zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Time Zone
- IST
- GMT Offset
- GMT+5:30
- Daylight Saving Time
- No Daylight Saving Time
- Country
- India
- Est. Population
- ~2.8M people
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Kanpur right now?
- Check the live clock above for the current time in Kanpur (IST (GMT+5:30)). Use the interactive converter on this page to compare Kanpur with other cities.
- Does Kanpur observe daylight saving time?
- Kanpur does not observe daylight saving time. Its GMT offset remains GMT+5:30 year-round.
- What is the GMT offset for Kanpur?
- Kanpur is at GMT+5:30 (IST). The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Kolkata.