Where to stay
Neighborhood guide
The central market and temple area keep lodging, dining, and transit close at hand, while quieter neighborhoods further out offer a more relaxed pace at the cost of longer trips into the center.
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Kolhāpur, Maharashtra, India uses Asia/Kolkata, currently IST (UTC+05:30). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Kolhāpur is a city in India, with a population of about 549,200. It keeps the same time year-round, with no daylight saving changes.
Time zone
UTC offset
UTC+05:30
Country
🇮🇳 India
Population
549,236
Calling code
+91
Currency
INR
Kolhāpur vs. other major cities
Shift date & time
−12h+12h
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- Sunrise / sunset
- 06:25 / 18:10
- Day length
- 11h 45m
Kolhāpur, beyond the clock
Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.
What to see
Timed to the light
Historic temples and the old town are best visited in the cooler early morning hours before the midday heat sets in. The city's markets stay lively into the evening once temperatures ease.
Weather & daylight
October
- Sunrise
- 06:25
- Sunset
- 18:10
- Daylight
- 11h 45m
Getting around
Transit notes
Auto-rickshaws are the most common way to get around for short trips, with local buses covering longer routes across town. Taxis and ride-hailing apps are also available for a more comfortable option.
Best time to visit
Seasons & timing
The cooler, drier months from November through February are the most comfortable for sightseeing. The monsoon season, roughly June through September, brings heavy rainfall, while the months before it can be quite hot.
Currency & language
🇮🇳 INR
India uses the INR, calling code +91.
India uses the Indian rupee, and Marathi is the main regional language, with Hindi and English also understood, particularly in tourist areas. A polite, unhurried approach suits most everyday interactions. A friendly, patient attitude tends to go a long way with any language gap.
Common questions
What time zone is Kolhāpur in?
Kolhāpur uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, currently IST (UTC+05:30).
Does Kolhāpur observe daylight saving time?
No clock changes are scheduled for Kolhāpur in the next year.
How many hours ahead or behind is Kolhāpur?
Kolhāpur is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of UTC, 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York City, 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of London and 3 hours 30 minutes behind Tokyo. Relative to your own clock: .