Current Local Time in New Delhi
New Delhi, India (GMT+5:30)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
New Delhi follows India Standard Time (IST), which is UTC+5:30. The city does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the offset remains constant year-round.
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Asia/KolkataData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in New Delhi
☀️Climate
Humid subtropical with hot summers (35-45°C) and cool winters (5-20°C). Monsoon July-September. Air quality issues in winter.
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📍About New Delhi Time Zone
New Delhi is located in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (UTC+5:30). As a major metropolitan city in India, New Delhi serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in New Delhi is 11 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with New Delhi, consider that standard business hours are typically Government offices 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM (Mon-Fri). Shops 10 AM to 8 PM. Chandni Chowk markets close Sunday. local time. New Delhi does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+5:30.
New Delhi has a population of approximately 16.8M (32.9M in the metro area). The local currency is the Indian Rupee (₹). To call New Delhi from abroad, use the country code +91 11. The primary language spoken is Hindi, English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, New Delhi time is 11 hours ahead of New York, and 6 hours ahead of London. This makes New Delhi strategically located for global business coordination. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: New Delhi Time
- • Time Zone: Asia/Kolkata (UTC+5:30)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: India (IN)
- • Coordinates: 28.61°, 77.21°
- • Calling Code: +91 11