Current local time in New Delhi
New Delhi, India, uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone (India Standard Time). There is no daylight saving: the offset stays UTC+5:30 all year. Below: the live clock, exact clock-change dates, sunrise and sunset, and the best times to call other cities.
- Time zone
- India Standard Time
- UTC offset now
- UTC+5:30
- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Dialing code
- +91
The time zone, at a glance.
New Delhi follows Asia/Kolkata. No UTC-offset changes are scheduled during 2026 under the current time zone rules. Its offset includes 30 minutes beyond the whole hour, so rounding the difference to an hour will give the wrong answer.
Offsets shown at local noon on the 15th of each month, 2026. Exact transition instants are listed below.
When do the clocks change?
2026
No clock change scheduled in 2026. New Delhi stays on UTC+5:30 throughout this calendar year.
2027
No clock change scheduled in 2027. New Delhi stays on UTC+5:30 throughout this calendar year.
Future dates reflect the time zone database available at build time (2026-10-22), not a promise that governments will leave the rules unchanged. See the international clock-change calendar →
How the light changes in New Delhi.
Of these monthly samples, Jun has the most daylight (13h 57m) and Dec the least (10h 20m).
| Date in 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:15 AM | 5:46 PM | 10h 31m | UTC+5:30 |
| Feb 15 | 6:59 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 12m | UTC+5:30 |
| Mar 15 | 6:31 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 58m | UTC+5:30 |
| Apr 15 | 5:56 AM | 6:46 PM | 12h 51m | UTC+5:30 |
| May 15 | 5:30 AM | 7:04 PM | 13h 34m | UTC+5:30 |
| Jun 15 | 5:22 AM | 7:20 PM | 13h 57m | UTC+5:30 |
| Jul 15 | 5:33 AM | 7:20 PM | 13h 48m | UTC+5:30 |
| Aug 15 | 5:50 AM | 7:00 PM | 13h 10m | UTC+5:30 |
| Sep 15 | 6:05 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 20m | UTC+5:30 |
| Oct 15 | 6:21 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 30m | UTC+5:30 |
| Nov 15 | 6:43 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 44m | UTC+5:30 |
| Dec 15 | 7:06 AM | 5:26 PM | 10h 20m | UTC+5:30 |
Local civil times; a jump in sunrise on the clock can reflect daylight saving, not an abrupt change in the Sun’s movement.
Compare New Delhi with your world.
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Best times to call from New Delhi
One-hour calls on Thursday, October 22, 2026, preferring 9 am – 5 pm on both sides. Times are New Delhi time unless marked.
| Calling | Difference | Best one-hour window | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 hours 30 minutes behind | 6:30 PM–9:00 PM (9:00 AM–11:30 AM there) | Early or late for someone |
| London | 4 hours 30 minutes behind | 1:30 PM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–12:30 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Tokyo | 3 hours 30 minutes ahead | 9:00 AM–1:30 PM (12:30 PM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Los Angeles | 12 hours 30 minutes behind | 8:30 AM–9:30 AM (8:00 PM–9:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Sydney | 5 hours 30 minutes ahead | 9:00 AM–11:30 AM (2:30 PM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Dubai | 1 hour 30 minutes behind | 10:30 AM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–3:30 PM there) | Working hours for both |
Calculated for the date above; differences can change around clock-change dates. Public holidays and personal schedules are not included.
Upcoming public holidays
National holidays in India, when offices and banks are often closed. Regional holidays are not listed.
- Fri, Dec 25, 2026 · Christmas Day
- Tue, Jan 26, 2027 · Republic Day
- Fri, Mar 26, 2027 · Good Friday
- Wed, Apr 14, 2027 · Ambedkar Jayanti
- Sun, Aug 15, 2027 · Independence Day
- Sat, Oct 2, 2027 · Gandhi Jayanti
Airports serving New Delhi
Flight times are published in each airport’s local time. Airports with scheduled service within 80 km; straight-line distance from the city center.
- DEL Indira Gandhi International Airport · 13 km
- DXN Noida International Airport · 62 km
Places that share New Delhi’s clock
These places use the same Asia/Kolkata rules, so their time always matches New Delhi, including clock changes.
- Mumbai
- Delhi
- Kolkata
- Bengaluru
- Chennai
- Hyderabad
- Ahmedabad
- Pune
- Surat
- Kanpur
- Haora
- Jaipur
- Lucknow
- Nagpur
- Indore
- Patna
- Bhopal
- Ludhiana
- Vadodara
- Kalyan
Also on UTC+5:30 today
Countries with places on the same offset on 2026-10-22. Their clocks match New Delhi today but may differ after a clock change.
- Sri Lanka
Questions about time in New Delhi
What time zone is New Delhi in?
New Delhi uses the IANA time zone Asia/Kolkata, known as India Standard Time. Its offset is UTC+5:30 all year. See IST for how the abbreviation is used.
Does New Delhi observe daylight saving time?
No. New Delhi keeps UTC+5:30 all year.
What is the time difference between New Delhi and other major cities?
On Thursday, October 22, 2026: New York is 9 hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi; London is 4 hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi; Tokyo is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of New Delhi; Los Angeles is 12 hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi; Sydney is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of New Delhi; Dubai is 1 hour 30 minutes behind New Delhi.
How do I call New Delhi from abroad?
Dial your international access code (or + on a mobile), then +91, then the local number without its leading trunk zero where one is used. Check the best calling windows above before you dial.
What these numbers can—and cannot—tell you.
The live clock converts your device’s time with your browser’s IANA-based time zone data. It does not independently synchronize your clock. The solar calculations use SunCalc with representative city-center coordinates; civil sunrise and sunset are approximate horizon events, not weather forecasts.
Our date-aware calculations are more useful than treating New Delhi as a permanently fixed abbreviation. For calendar software, use Asia/Kolkata. For a one-off invitation, include the full date and a shared conversion link. Read the methodology and data limitations.