Updated Dec 2025

Current Time in Delhi, India

Name: Delhi
Address: Delhi, India

Check the current local time in Delhi, India. Delhi uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, with IST (UTC +5:30) during standard time.

Sunrise today

5:33 PM

Sunset today

7:23 AM

Day length

13h 49m

Population

32.2 M

Coordinates: 28.7041° N, 77.1025° E · Elevation: 216 m · Sun data calculated for today, July 14, 2026

Delhi, India — Live Clock

12:51:28 PM

IST Live timezone

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Delhi Time Zone

Time Zone

Asia/Kolkata

Delhi, India

Current zone: IST

Source: IANA Time Zone Database

Standard Time

IST

UTC +5:30

Used outside daylight saving time

Daylight Time

Not Observed

Year-round standard time

Next DST Change

No DST change

Standard time year-round

No seasonal offset changes

Regional context

Timezones across South Asia

South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan) runs on a small set of tightly-clustered timezones — most of the region is between UTC+5 and UTC+6, with India's IST (UTC+5:30) being the reference clock. None of the major economies observe DST, so offsets stay fixed year-round. The overlap window with both Europe and the US East Coast is compressed but usable — why so many global support / BPO operations base delivery here.

About Delhi Time (IST)

Delhi (New Delhi) operates on IST — Indian Standard Time (UTC +5:30), the same timezone used across all of India. India's single national timezone — a deliberate political choice made at independence — means Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai all share IST regardless of their geographic longitude. India does not observe daylight saving time, so IST remains at UTC +5:30 every day of the year.

Delhi is India's capital and the seat of its federal government, making IST relevant for policy announcements, parliamentary schedules, and regulatory filings from institutions including the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India), and the Ministry of Finance. The RBI's monetary policy decisions and market interventions are announced in IST and closely watched by traders in London, New York, and Singapore.

Delhi's position as India's political centre differs from Mumbai's financial focus, but the two cities are closely linked — Delhi's government decisions are immediately priced into Mumbai's markets. A 10:00 AM Delhi press conference falls during active trading hours on both BSE and NSE (9:15 AM – 3:30 PM IST).

Scheduling with Delhi from global hubs: London (GMT) is 5 hours 30 minutes behind IST, so Delhi's business morning (9:30 AM – 12:00 PM IST) aligns with London's early hours (4:00–6:30 AM GMT) — typically before London offices open. The practical overlap window is 12:30–5:30 PM IST (7:00 AM–12:00 PM GMT). From the US East Coast, Delhi is 10.5–11.5 hours ahead — making same-day live collaboration essentially impossible without one party accepting an early morning or late-night call.

Business Hours & Best Time to Call Delhi

Delhi business hours run 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM IST, Monday to Friday, with Saturday half-days common in some sectors.

Best time to call from London (GMT): 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM GMT (3:30–6:00 PM IST)
Best time to call from New York (EST): 8:00–10:30 AM EST (6:30–9:00 PM IST)
Best time to call from Singapore (SGT): 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM SGT (9:00 AM – 2:00 PM IST)
Best time to call from Dubai (GST): 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM GST (9:00 AM – 2:00 PM IST)

Delhi vs Major Cities

UTC UTC +5:30

--:-- 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead

London UTC +1:00

--:-- 4 hours and 30 minutes ahead

New York UTC -4:00

--:-- 9 hours and 30 minutes ahead

Singapore UTC +8:00

--:-- 2 hours and 30 minutes behind

Dubai UTC +4:00

--:-- 1 hour and 30 minutes ahead

Tokyo UTC +9:00

--:-- 3 hours and 30 minutes behind

Mumbai UTC +5:30

--:-- same time

Other Cities in Asia/Kolkata

These cities share the same time zone as Delhi — when it's 12:51:28 PM here, it's the same local time there.

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Other Cities in India

Major cities in India — some may be in a different time zone than Delhi if the country spans multiple zones.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Delhi time

What time is it in Delhi right now?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Delhi, India, updated every second. Right now, Delhi is on IST with a UTC offset of UTC +5:30. The time updates automatically — no need to refresh the page.

What timezone is Delhi in?

Delhi uses the Asia/Kolkata timezone, fixed at IST (UTC +5:30) year-round with no daylight saving time. The offset never changes, making Delhi a predictable anchor for international scheduling.

How many hours ahead or behind is Delhi?

Delhi is currently UTC +5:30 from UTC. The offset is fixed year-round — always check the live clock above for the current difference.

Does Delhi observe daylight saving time?

No. Delhi stays on IST (UTC +5:30) year-round — no seasonal clock changes. This means the time difference between Delhi and cities that do observe DST will shift by one hour each spring and autumn when those cities change their clocks.

Is Delhi on IST right now?

Delhi is always on IST (UTC +5:30) — no daylight saving time. The offset is stable year-round, so Delhi is easy to schedule with. However, if you are calling from a city that observes DST, your local offset to Delhi will shift by one hour twice a year.

What is the best time to call Delhi from New York?

The best call window from New York to Delhi depends on the current offset. Delhi is currently UTC +5:30 from UTC. Aim for a time when both cities are comfortably within 9:00 AM–5:00 PM — use the time difference table on this page to find the current gap.

Does Delhi observe daylight saving time?

No. Delhi and all of India use India Standard Time (IST, UTC +5:30) year-round. India has not observed DST since 1946. The +5:30 half-hour offset was chosen to split the difference between India's eastern and western longitudes. Because trading partners in Europe and North America do observe DST, India's offset relative to them shifts by one hour twice a year.

Is Delhi in the same timezone as Mumbai and Kolkata?

Yes. All Indian cities — Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai, and Hyderabad — use a single national timezone: IST (UTC +5:30). India operates on one clock regardless of longitude. Nepal (UTC +5:45) and Sri Lanka (UTC +5:30) are neighbours with the same or very close offsets; Pakistan uses PKT (UTC +5:00), exactly 30 minutes behind India.

What is the best time to call Delhi from London?

Delhi (IST, UTC +5:30) is 5.5 hours ahead of London in winter (GMT) and 4.5 hours ahead in summer (BST). The ideal call window is 9:00 AM–1:00 PM London time, which falls at 2:30–6:30 PM IST in winter or 1:30–5:30 PM IST in summer — solidly within Delhi's business hours while still morning in London.