Delhi
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About Delhi
Delhi runs at UTC+5:30 year-round — India's unique half-hour offset, no daylight saving. New York is 9.5 hours behind in summer, growing to 10.5 hours behind in winter. Connaught Place offices open at 09:30; the practical scheduling window for US East Coast calls is a narrow 08:30–10:30 EST, landing after lunch in Delhi.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Delhi right now?+
Delhi follows Indian Standard Time (IST), which is UTC+5:30. You can check the exact current time in Delhi at the top of this page — it updates live.
What time zone is Delhi in?+
Delhi is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, officially known as Indian Standard Time (IST). The offset is UTC+5:30, and India does not observe daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Delhi and London?+
Delhi is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of London (GMT). During British Summer Time (BST), the difference narrows to 4 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Delhi and New York?+
Delhi is 9 hours and 30 minutes ahead of New York (EST). When New York is on EDT (Eastern Daylight Time), the difference is 9 hours and 30 minutes.
Does Delhi use daylight saving time?+
No. India, including Delhi, does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC+5:30 offset remains constant throughout the year.
Why does India have a half-hour UTC offset?+
India chose UTC+5:30 as a compromise to place the entire country within a single time zone. The 30-minute offset aligns solar noon more closely with clock noon across the subcontinent.
What is the time difference between Delhi and Dubai?+
Delhi is 1 hour and 30 minutes ahead of Dubai (GST, UTC+4). Since neither India nor the United Arab Emirates observes daylight saving time, this difference stays fixed year-round.