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The Current Local Date and Time in Rajgir, India (IN)

Name: Rajgir
Address: Rajgir, IN

Time Zone Asia/Kolkata

08:06:10

Local Time Date and Timezone

Where is Rajgir? (India, IN)

Rajgir is a city located in India (IN).
Latitude 25.02828 Longitude 85.42079

Rajgir location on the India (IN) map

Information about Rajgir

City: Rajgir
Country: India (IN)
Latitude: 25.02828
Longitude: 85.42079
Time Zone: Asia/Kolkata

Time zone and UTC offset ofRajgir

Rajgir, India is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which is currently UTC+5:30. Daylight saving time is not observed in this time zone, so the offset stays the same all year.

Current time difference with other cities

Rajgir is 4 hours and 30 minutes ahead of London
Rajgir is 9 hours and 30 minutes ahead of New York
Rajgir is 12 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Los Angeles
Rajgir is 1 hour and 30 minutes ahead of Dubai
Rajgir is 3 hours and 30 minutes behind Tokyo
Rajgir is 5 hours and 30 minutes behind Sydney

Frequently asked questions about time inRajgir

What time zone is Rajgir in?

Rajgir, India is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (currently UTC+5:30).

Does Rajgir observe daylight saving time?

No, the clocks do not change during the year in this time zone.

What is the time difference between Rajgir and New York?

Rajgir is 9 hours and 30 minutes ahead of New York (the difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time).

What are the coordinates of Rajgir?

Rajgir is located at latitude 25.02828 and longitude 85.42079.

Sunrise, sunset and moon phase inRajgir today

Astronomical data for October 16, 2026 in Rajgir, calculated for the Asia/Kolkata time zone. All times are local.

Sun

Sunrise: 05:47
Solar noon: 11:34
Sunset: 17:21
Length of day: 11 h 34 min

Moon

Moon phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 27%
Moon age: about 5.1 days
Moonrise: 10:50
Moonset: 21:17

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City of Rajgir

Rajgir (old name Rajagriha, meaning "The City of Kings") is an ancient city and university town in the Nalanda district of Bihar, India. It is also considered a cultural capital of Magadh. It was the capital of the Haryanka dynasty, the Pradyota dynasty, the Brihadratha dynasty, the Maurya Empire, and it was the retreat center for the Buddha and his sangha. Other historical figures such as Mahavira and king Bimbisara lived there, and due to its religious significance, the city holds a place of prominence in Buddhist, Jain and Hindu scriptures. Rajgir was the first capital of the ancient kingdom of Magadha, a state that would eventually evolve into the Maurya Empire. It finds mention in India's renowned literary epic, the Mahabharata, through its king Jarasandha. The town's date of origin is unknown, although ceramics dating to about 1000 BCE have been found in the city. The 2,500-year-old cyclopean wall is also located in the region. The ancient Nalanda university was located in the vicinity of Rajgir, and the contemporary Nalanda University named after it was founded in 2010 nearby. The town is also famed for its natural springs and towering hills that dominate the landscape. It is also mentioned in the Valmiki Ramayana where Lord Rama and Sage Vishvamitra are described as passing through the region on their way to meet visit King Janaka. As of 2011, the population of the town was reported to be 41,000 while the population in the community development block was about 88,500.
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