Los Angeles to New Delhi Time Difference
New Delhi is 12 hours 30 min ahead of Los Angeles. When it is noon in Los Angeles, it is 0.5:00 in New Delhi.
Los Angeles (UTC-7) → Kolkata (UTC+5:30)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 07:00 in Los Angeles, it's 19.5:00 in New Delhi
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Los Angeles & New Delhi◐ Extended Hours (1 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
12,860 km
Est. Flight Time
~16.1h
Time Difference
+12.5h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Los Angeles
18.5:00
New Delhi
09:00
Los Angeles
21.5:00
New Delhi
12:00
Los Angeles
0.5:00
New Delhi (+1)
15:00
Los Angeles
3.5:00
New Delhi (+1)
18:00
Los Angeles
6.5:00
New Delhi (+1)
21:00
Los Angeles
9.5:00
New Delhi (+1)
00:00
Los Angeles
12.5:00
New Delhi
03:00
Los Angeles
15.5:00
New Delhi
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Los Angeles behind New Delhi?
New Delhi is 12 hours 30 min ahead of Los Angeles. When it is 12:00 noon in Los Angeles, it is 0.5:00 in New Delhi. Los Angeles operates on America/Los Angeles (UTC-7), while New Delhi uses Asia/Kolkata (UTC+5.5).
What is the best time to call New Delhi from Los Angeles?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Los Angeles and New Delhi due to the 12 hours 30 min difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the Los Angeles to New Delhi time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between Los Angeles and New Delhi
The distance between Los Angeles and New Delhi is approximately 12,860 km. A direct flight typically takes around 16.1 hours. Your arrival clock will show local New Delhi time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.