Current Time in New Delhi, India

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

IST

IANA Identifier

Asia/Kolkata

UTC Offset

UTC+5:30

Country

India (IN)

Location Details

Coordinates

28.6139°, 77.2090°

Population

21.8M

Status

Capital City

Nearby Airports

• Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) — 16 km

Nearby Cities

• Bangalore — India
• Chennai — India
• Delhi — India
• Hyderabad — India
• Kolkata — India
• Mumbai — India
• Pune — India
• Almaty — Kazakhstan

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is New Delhi in?

New Delhi is in the IST time zone (Asia/Kolkata), which is UTC+5:30 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does New Delhi observe Daylight Saving Time?

New Delhi uses the Asia/Kolkata IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in New Delhi?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in New Delhi, India. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for New Delhi?

New Delhi has a UTC offset of UTC+5:30. This means it is 5.5 hours ahead of UTC.

What airports serve New Delhi?

New Delhi is served by Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL).