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New Delhi

DEL

India · Asia/Kolkata

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Tuesday, September 22, 2026
DaytimeOutside Business HoursGMT+05:30

New Delhi, India is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (UTC+05:30) and does not observe daylight saving time (DST). The current local time is shown live above. Use the comparison table below to see New Delhi's time against major cities around the world, and check India's public holidays.

Asia/Kolkata
Timezone
+05:30
GMT Offset
DEL
Airport
28.61, 77.21
Coordinates
None
Daylight Saving

New Delhi vs the World

Current time difference between New Delhi, India and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).

CityLocal TimeOffsetvs New Delhi
New YorkUnited States10:00 AMUTC−49h 30m ahead of
LondonUnited Kingdom3:00 PMUTC+14h 30m ahead of
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates6:00 PMUTC+41h 30m ahead of
MumbaiIndia7:30 PMUTC+5:30Same time
SingaporeSingapore10:00 PMUTC+82h 30m behind
TokyoJapan11:00 PMUTC+93h 30m behind
SydneyAustralia12:00 AMUTC+104h 30m behind

Business Hours in New Delhi (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in New Delhi, here's the corresponding time in each city.

City9:00 AM in New Delhi5:00 PM in New Delhi
New York11:30 PM7:30 AM
London4:30 AM12:30 PM
Dubai7:30 AM3:30 PM
Mumbai9:00 AM5:00 PM
Singapore11:30 AM7:30 PM
Tokyo12:30 PM8:30 PM
Sydney1:30 PM9:30 PM

Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.

Popular Places in New Delhi

India Gate
Central Delhi
Landmark

Iconic 42m war memorial arch surrounded by lawns, a popular evening gathering spot for locals and tourists.

0 kmCentral landmarkDay 1
Red Fort (Lal Qila)
Chandni Chowk
Landmark

UNESCO World Heritage site — the 17th-century Mughal fort that served as the main residence of Mughal emperors for 200 years.

4 km15 min by metroDay 1
Jama Masjid
Chandni Chowk
Temple

One of India's largest mosques, built by Shah Jahan, with a courtyard that can hold 25,000 worshippers.

4.5 km15 min by metro/rickshawDay 1
Qutub Minar
Mehrauli
Landmark

73m tall UNESCO-listed minaret built in 1193, the tallest brick minaret in the world with intricate carvings.

15 km35 min by metroDay 2
Humayun's Tomb
Nizamuddin
Landmark

Magnificent 16th-century Mughal garden-tomb, a UNESCO site and precursor to the Taj Mahal's architectural style.

6 km20 min by autoDay 2
Lotus Temple
Kalkaji
Temple

Stunning flower-shaped Bahá'í House of Worship with 27 marble petals, open to all faiths for meditation.

8 km25 min by metroDay 2
Akshardham Temple
East Delhi
Temple

One of the largest Hindu temples in the world, featuring stunning architecture, exhibitions, and a musical fountain show.

8 km25 min by metroDay 3
Chandni Chowk
Old Delhi
Shopping

Delhi's oldest and busiest market — a sensory explosion of street food, spices, jewelry, and textiles in narrow lanes.

4 km15 min by metroDay 3
Rashtrapati Bhavan
Central Delhi
Landmark

The official residence of India's President with 340 rooms, Mughal Gardens, and the ceremonial Rajpath boulevard.

2 km10 min driveDay 1
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
Connaught Place
Temple

One of Delhi's most prominent Sikh temples with a golden dome, a sacred pool, and a community kitchen serving free meals.

3 km10 min by autoDay 1

🗺️ Suggested 5-Day Itinerary

Day 1
  • India Gate
  • Red Fort (Lal Qila)
  • Jama Masjid
  • Rashtrapati Bhavan
  • Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
Day 2
  • Qutub Minar
  • Humayun's Tomb
  • Lotus Temple
Day 3
  • Akshardham Temple
  • Chandni Chowk

Public Holidays in India

DateHolidayLocal NameType
Jan 26Republic Dayगणतंत्र दिवसpublic
Mar 25Holiहोलीpublic
Apr 10Eid al-Fitrईद उल-फित्रpublic
Aug 15Independence Dayस्वतंत्रता दिवसpublic
Oct 2Gandhi Jayantiगांधी जयंतीpublic
Nov 1Diwaliदीपावलीpublic
Dec 25Christmas Daypublic

Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is New Delhi in?

New Delhi, India is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (UTC+05:30) and does not observe daylight saving time.

What time is it in New Delhi right now?

The current local time in New Delhi is shown live at the top of this page, and the table below shows New Delhi's time against major cities worldwide.

Does New Delhi observe daylight saving time (DST)?

No — New Delhi does not observe daylight saving time, so the local time stays the same all year round.

What is New Delhi's UTC / GMT offset?

New Delhi is in Asia/Kolkata (UTC+05:30).

What is the time difference between New Delhi and India?

New Delhi (UTC+05:30) is on the same time as India (IST, UTC+5:30).

What is the time difference between New Delhi and New York?

New Delhi (UTC+05:30) is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York (US Eastern Time).

What is New Delhi's airport code?

New Delhi's main airport is DEL — the IATA code many people use when searching for New Delhi time.