Current Time in New Delhi
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Asia/Kolkata
Timezone Details
| Timezone | IST |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight Saving Time | No (not observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | Asia/Kolkata |
| Country | |
| Population | 30 million (metro) |
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About New Delhi Time Zone (IST)
New Delhi, the capital of India, uses Indian Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30) year-round. India maintains a single timezone across the entire country and does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The half-hour offset (UTC+5:30) makes IST unique among major world timezones.
Key fact: New Delhi time (IST) is UTC+5:30—see the dedicated IST page for full timezone details.
Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in New Delhi with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — New Delhi Time
What time is it in New Delhi right now? +
The current time in New Delhi, India is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. New Delhi is in the IST timezone (UTC+5:30).
What timezone is New Delhi in? +
New Delhi is in the IST timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is
Asia/Kolkata. The UTC offset is +5:30 (year-round).Does New Delhi observe Daylight Saving Time? +
No, New Delhi does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The local time stays at UTC+5:30 throughout the entire year.
What is the UTC offset for New Delhi? +
New Delhi's UTC offset is UTC+5:30 year-round. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.
What is the time difference between New Delhi and London? +
New Delhi (IST) is UTC+5:30. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. New Delhi time (IST) is UTC+5:30—see the dedicated IST page for full timezone details.
How do I convert New Delhi time to UTC? +
To convert New Delhi time to UTC, subtract UTC+5:30 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in New Delhi and the UTC offset is UTC+5:30, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.
What continent is New Delhi in? +
New Delhi is located in Asia. It is the 30 million (metro) population city in India.
What is the IANA timezone name for New Delhi? +
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for New Delhi is
Asia/Kolkata. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.