Current Time in Delhi
See Delhi’s live clock in IST (UTC+5:30), no DST, and compare local time with cities worldwide for easier scheduling.
Delhi Time & Offset
View the current time in Delhi, India, with IST (Asia/Kolkata) and UTC+5:30. This page also shows that Delhi does not observe daylight saving time.
Compare and Schedule
Compare Delhi time with other cities using the hour-by-hour grid and plan meetings across time zones. Export events to ICS, Google Calendar, or Gmail for quick scheduling.
DST Tracking and Accuracy
Delhi follows a fixed offset with no DST changes, so there are no spring forward or fall back dates to track. Time data is maintained using the IANA timezone database for accurate historical and current results.
How to Check Current Time in Delhi, India
- Visit the Page: Go to https://www.xconvert.com/time-converter/time/india/delhi to see the current local time
- View Current Time: The live clock shows Delhi's current time in IST (India Standard Time, UTC+5:30)
- Compare Time Zones: Click "+ Add City" to add other cities and compare times side by side
- Schedule a Meeting: Select a time range on the grid and export to Google Calendar or download an ICS file
About Delhi Time Zone
Delhi operates on India Standard Time (IST), which is UTC+5:30. India uses a single time zone across the entire country despite spanning a wide geographic area. IST is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
Unlike many countries, India does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST). The offset remains UTC+5:30 throughout the year, making time calculations straightforward.
Frequently Asked Questions
What timezone is Delhi in?
Delhi is in the IST (India Standard Time) timezone, which corresponds to the IANA timezone identifier Asia/Kolkata. The UTC offset is +5:30 year-round.
Does Delhi observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. India does not observe Daylight Saving Time. Delhi remains at UTC+5:30 throughout the entire year.
What is the time difference between Delhi and New York?
Delhi is 9.5 hours ahead of New York during Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), and 10.5 hours ahead during Eastern Standard Time (EST).
What is the time difference between Delhi and London?
Delhi is 4.5 hours ahead of London during British Summer Time (BST), and 5.5 hours ahead during Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
What is the best time to call Delhi from the US?
The best time for a call from the US East Coast to Delhi is between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM EST, which corresponds to 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM IST — overlapping evening hours in Delhi with morning hours in the US.