India does not observe daylight saving time. Delhi remains on India Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30) year-round. India uses a single timezone for the entire country.
About Delhi
Delhi (New Delhi) is the capital of India and one of the world's largest cities. As the seat of the Indian government, it is the political heart of the world's most populous country. Like all of India, it operates on IST (UTC+5:30) year-round.
Delhi is critical for scheduling with Indian government, technology, and business. Its IST timezone is shared across all of India including Mumbai, Bangalore, and Kolkata, making national coordination seamless.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Delhi in?+
Delhi is in India Standard Time (IST), which is UTC+5:30. India uses a single timezone for the entire country and does not observe daylight saving time.
Is Delhi the same timezone as Mumbai?+
Yes. Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, and every city in India all use IST (UTC+5:30) year-round.
How many hours ahead of London is Delhi?+
Delhi is 5.5 hours ahead of London in winter (GMT) and 4.5 hours ahead in summer (BST), because the UK changes its clocks but India does not.
What is the time difference between Delhi and New York?+
Delhi is 10.5 hours ahead of New York in winter (EST) and 9.5 hours ahead in summer (EDT).
Does Delhi observe daylight saving time?+
No. India does not observe daylight saving time. Delhi remains on IST (UTC+5:30) all year round.
What time is it in Delhi now?
The current local time in Delhi updates every second. Delhi is in the India Standard Time (IST), UTC offset UTC+5:30.
What time zone is Delhi in?
Delhi is in India Standard Time (IST). UTC offset UTC+5:30. No daylight saving time.