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New Delhi, India
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Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time in New Delhi – Current Local Time
Live local time, IST clock, UTC offset, and time differences for New Delhi, India.
Timezone: IST (Asia/Kolkata)Offset: UTC+5:30DST: Not observed (constant all year)
New Delhi is situated in India (Asia) and observes the Asia/Kolkata (IST) time standard at UTC+5:30 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). New Delhi maintains a constant UTC+5:30 offset year-round, without seasonal Daylight Saving Time transitions.
The live clock above reflects current civil time to the second, providing accurate local hours for travel planning, cross-border meeting coordination, and international communications.
Time zone data verified and last updated: September 12, 2026
How Many Hours Ahead or Behind is New Delhi?
Calculated time differences between New Delhi (UTC+5:30) and major international business hubs, dynamically accounting for active Daylight Saving Time shifts.
| Financial Hub | Current Timezone | New Delhi Status | Time at 12:00 PM in New Delhi |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | EST/EDT | New Delhi is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead | 2:30 AM |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | GMT/BST | New Delhi is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead | 7:30 AM |
| TokyoJapan | JST | New Delhi is 3 hours 30 minutes behind | 3:30 PM |
| SydneyAustralia | AEST/AEDT | New Delhi is 4 hours 30 minutes behind | 4:30 PM |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in New Delhi
What time is it in New Delhi right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current time in New Delhi, India, updated every second. New Delhi is on IST (UTC+5:30 from UTC).
What time zone is New Delhi in?
New Delhi uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone (IST), which is UTC+5:30 from Coordinated Universal Time. This offset stays the same all year because New Delhi does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What is the time difference between New Delhi and New York?
New Delhi is currently 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York. When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 6:30 PM in New Delhi. This accounts for any Daylight Saving Time in effect.
What is the time difference between New Delhi and London?
New Delhi is currently 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of London. When it is 9:00 AM in London, it is 1:30 PM in New Delhi. This accounts for any Daylight Saving Time in effect.
Does New Delhi observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. New Delhi does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so its UTC+5:30 offset from UTC stays constant throughout the year.
When is the best time to schedule a call with someone in New Delhi?
Standard business hours in New Delhi are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time (IST). Use the timeline planner on this page to line up New Delhi's working hours with your own time zone and find an overlap that suits both sides.
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New Delhi at a Glance
Population
16.8M
UTC Offset
UTC+5:30
DST Observed
No
Main Airport
DEL
Languages Spoken
HindiEnglish
New Delhi Time & Location Profile
Timezone Identifier
Asia/Kolkata (IST)
Current UTC Offset
UTC+5:30
Daylight Saving Time
Not Observed (fixed offset year-round)
Country & Region
India • Asia
Primary Airport Code
DEL
Metropolitan Population
~16.8M
Planning a Trip or Call to New Delhi?
✈️ Flight & Airport Details
The primary international gateway serving New Delhi is DEL. When scheduling flights, account for New Delhi's constant UTC+5:30 offset and adjust your clock upon arrival to minimize jet lag.
💼 Business Hours & Scheduling
New Delhi does not observe Daylight Saving Time, keeping international scheduling calculations consistent all year at UTC+5:30.