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Current Time in Delhi

India · Asia/Kolkata · UTC+05:30

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Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
UTC Offset
UTC+05:30
Continent
Asia
Country
India
DST Status
Not Observed
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Offset: UTC+05:30 | TZ: Asia/Kolkata

About Delhi Time Zone

Delhi is India's capital territory and one of the world's largest urban areas, blending Mughal monuments with modern government and business districts. India uses IST (UTC+5:30).

Delhi is in the India Standard Time (IST) time zone, with the IANA identifier Asia/Kolkata and a standard offset of UTC+05:30. India does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so Delhi stays on UTC+05:30 all year. Standard time puts Delhi the same time as India (IST) and 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of UTC.

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Time Difference and Best Time to Call Delhi

The table shows how Delhi compares with major time zones, and what 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Delhi are elsewhere.

Compared with Delhi is 9:00 AM in Delhi 5:00 PM in Delhi
UTC / GMT5 hours 30 minutes ahead of UTC03:3011:30
India (IST)the same time as India (IST)09:0017:00
London (UK)5 hours 30 minutes ahead of London (GMT)03:3011:30
New York (US Eastern)10 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York (EST)22:30 (previous day)06:30

Differences use standard time. The UK and the US move their clocks by one hour in summer, so the gap with them can change by an hour for part of the year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Delhi in?

Delhi is in the India Standard Time (IST) time zone (Asia/Kolkata), which is UTC+05:30 in standard time.

Does Delhi observe Daylight Saving Time?

No. Delhi stays on UTC+05:30 year-round.

What is the time difference between Delhi and India?

In standard time, Delhi is the same time as India (IST). India uses IST (UTC+05:30) all year.

What is the UTC offset of Delhi?

The standard UTC offset of Delhi is UTC+05:30.

The live clock displayed above reflects the real-time local time currently in Delhi, making it an ideal tool for international business coordination, travel planning, remote work scheduling, and staying connected across time zones.

Nearby Cities & Time Zones

The cities listed below represent some of the most prominent urban centers near Delhi, along with their respective local times for easy comparison and scheduling.