Delhi runs on UTC+5:30 (IST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Delhi and your time
Delhi at a glance
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Delhi |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation now | IST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 28.65° N, 77.23° E |
Time zone in Delhi
Delhi follows the Asia/Kolkata time zone and stays on UTC+5:30 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
Because UTC+5:30 ends in :30, a call booked on the hour in London or New York starts at half past the hour in Delhi.
Delhi is on the same time as the rest of India, including the capital, New Delhi.
Clock changes in Delhi, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Delhi for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Delhi is
Take 9:00 AM in Delhi: the clock reads 10:30 PM (previous day) in New York, 2:30 PM in Sydney and 7:30 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 10 h 30 min behind | 10 h 30 min behind | 9 h 30 min behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 13 h 30 min behind | 13 h 30 min behind | 12 h 30 min behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 5 h 30 min behind | 5 h 30 min behind | 4 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 4 h 30 min behind | 4 h 30 min behind | 3 h 30 min behind | 3 h 30 min |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 1 h 30 min behind | 1 h 30 min behind | 1 h 30 min behind | 6 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead | 5 h 30 min |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 3 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 5 h 30 min ahead | 5 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min |
| UTC | --:-- | 5 h 30 min behind | 5 h 30 min behind | 5 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min |
Delhi never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise and sunset in Delhi
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Delhi grows from 10 hours 19 minutes to 13 hours 58 minutes and back, a swing of 3 hours 39 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Delhi
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:25 AM | 6:32 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:24 AM | 7:22 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:10 AM | 6:17 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:10 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 19 min |
When the sun is highest in Delhi
Delhi lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:20 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Delhi
Every city below shares Delhi’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Noida | 34 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Modīnagar | 39 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sonipat | 43 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hapur | 54 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Palwal | 57 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Meerut | 59 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bhiwadi | 61 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bulandshahr | 67 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Plan around the time in Delhi
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Delhi in?
Delhi uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which is UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Does Delhi use daylight saving time?
No. Delhi stays on UTC+5:30 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Delhi and New York?
Delhi is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York in January and 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Delhi does not.
Is Delhi on the same time as New Delhi?
Yes. Delhi and New Delhi both use UTC+5:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Delhi?
About 13 hours 58 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 19 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.