Current Time in Delhi
View Delhi’s live clock in IST (UTC+5:30), with no DST, plus quick time comparisons and calendar-friendly meeting planning.
Delhi Time Details
See the current local time in Delhi, India, using Asia/Kolkata. Delhi follows IST at UTC+5:30 and does not observe daylight saving time.
DST Dates and Changes
Check whether Delhi changes clocks for daylight saving time. This page tracks exact DST dates, including spring forward and fall back, when applicable.
Compare and Schedule
Compare Delhi time with other cities in a visual grid and hour-by-hour table. Export meetings to ICS, Google Calendar, or Gmail for easy scheduling.
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.