Current Time in Delhi
The current local time in Delhi, India, updated live every second.
Note The time is computed in your browser from Delhi’s official time zone (Asia/Kolkata) — never hardcoded. Delhi keeps UTC+5:30 year-round.
Delhi vs other Asia-Pacific cities, right now
Live current time in nearby major cities, and how far each is ahead of or behind Delhi.
How to read the time in Delhi
- 01 The large clock shows Delhi’s current local time, ticking every second in 24-hour format, with the 12-hour (AM/PM) time beside it.
- 02 Read the zone label and UTC offset to see how Delhi relates to Coordinated Universal Time — it updates itself when daylight saving changes.
- 03Use the “ahead of / behind your local time” line to convert Delhi time to your own instantly.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Delhi in?
Delhi, India uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone (IANA identifier). Delhi stays on UTC+5:30 all year and does not change its clocks for daylight saving time.
Does Delhi observe daylight saving time?
No. Delhi keeps the same offset (UTC+5:30) throughout the year and does not adjust its clocks seasonally, so its local time relative to UTC never changes.
What is the time difference between Delhi and Tokyo?
The gap between Delhi and Tokyo depends on the current daylight-saving state of each city, so it can shift during the year. The live reference table above shows exactly how many hours Tokyo and other cities are ahead of or behind Delhi right now.
Is this Delhi clock accurate and free?
Yes. The time is calculated live in your browser from Delhi's official IANA time zone (Asia/Kolkata) and your device clock — nothing is hardcoded and nothing is uploaded. It is completely free and needs no sign-up.