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Current local time in New Delhi, India

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IST · UTC+05:30 · India Standard Time

About New Delhi

New Delhi, Delhi, India uses the India Standard Time time zone (Asia/Kolkata), currently UTC+05:30. It is the capital of India. Population: about 317,797.

Country:India
State / region:Delhi
Coordinates:28°38′N / 77°13′E
Population:317,797
Currency:Indian rupee (INR)
Languages:English, Hindi, Tamil
Country calling code:+91

Time zone in New Delhi

IANA time zone:Asia/Kolkata
Time zone name:India Standard Time (IST)
Current UTC offset:UTC+05:30
UTC time now:

Daylight saving time

New Delhi does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+05:30 all year.

Sunrise and sunset in New Delhi today

Sunrise:06:25
Sunset:17:45
Solar noon:12:05
Day length:11h 20m
Civil twilight:06:01 – 18:09

Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (IST) and approximate to about a minute.

Time difference from New Delhi

  • London+4:30 hNew Delhi is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of London
  • New York+9:30 hNew Delhi is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York
  • Abuja+4:30 hNew Delhi is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Abuja

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Frequently asked questions about New Delhi time

What time zone is New Delhi in?
New Delhi uses the IANA time zone Asia/Kolkata (India Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+05:30.
Does New Delhi observe daylight saving time?
New Delhi does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+05:30 all year.
What is the time difference between New Delhi and London?
Right now New Delhi is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between New Delhi and New York?
Right now New Delhi is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.