About Delhi time
Delhi is in the India Standard Time (GMT+5:30), which is UTC+5:30 from UTC. The country code is IN.
The IANA timezone identifier for Delhi is Asia/Kolkata. This identifier is used by operating systems and programming languages to accurately determine the local time, including any Daylight Saving Time (DST) offsets.
DST information for Delhi is automatically handled — the UTC offset shown on this page reflects the exact offset for the selected date and time.
Frequently asked questions
- What time is it in Delhi right now?
- It is currently 9:37 AM in Delhi (Aug 9, 2026). Delhi is in the India Standard Time (GMT+5:30, UTC+5:30).
- What UTC offset does Delhi use?
- Delhi uses UTC+5:30 (GMT+5:30). This offset is DST-aware and reflects the exact offset for today's date.
- How do I convert Delhi time to my local time?
- Use the converter above to select Delhi and add your local time zone. The converter will instantly show the equivalent time in both zones.
- What timezone am I in if I'm visiting Delhi?
- If you are visiting Delhi, your current timezone is the India Standard Time (GMT+5:30, UTC+5:30). Your device will automatically switch to this timezone when location services are enabled.
- How do I use the timezone converter for Delhi?
- The Timezone Convert tool is pre-loaded with Delhi. Click the "+" button to add your home timezone or any other city, and the converter instantly shows both times side by side. You can also pick a specific date to account for DST changes.