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Current Time in New Delhi, India

Q: 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).

Q: 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.

Q: What continent is New Delhi in?

New Delhi is located in Asia. It is the 30 million (metro) population city in India.

India · IST · UTC+5:30

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Asia/Kolkata

New Delhi Timezone Details

Timezone	IST
UTC Offset (standard)	UTC+5:30
Daylight Saving Time	No (not observed)
IANA Timezone ID	Asia/Kolkata
Country	India
Population	30 million (metro)

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📅 Public Holidays in India (2026)

Upcoming public holidays for India. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.

Jan 26

Republic Day

Mar 4

Maha Shivaratri

Mar 20

Holi

Apr 14

Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti

Aug 15

Independence Day

Oct 2

Gandhi Jayanti

Oct 20

Diwali

Nov 4

Guru Nanak Jayanti

Dec 25

Christmas Day

Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.

📞 Best Time to Call New Delhi

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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.

What time is sunrise in New Delhi today? +

Today's sunrise and sunset times for New Delhi are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on New Delhi's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).

What time does it get dark in New Delhi? +

Sunset times in New Delhi are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.

How long is a flight from New Delhi? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from New Delhi to London, New Delhi to New York, New Delhi to Dubai, New Delhi to Tokyo.