Current Time in Delhi, India 🇮🇳
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Delhi ranks
#5 for strangest clocks · #17 for largest by population.
Lat/Long: 28.65° N, 77.23° E
Elevation: 227 m above sea level
Population rank: #2 of 3,570 cities in India by population
State: Delhi
IANA Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
Solar time: clocks run about 20m ahead of the sun
Timezone: IST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in India: IST
The time now in Delhi, India is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Delhi currently observes IST, UTC+5:30. Clocks in Delhi are set to UTC+5:30 under the Asia/Kolkata zone. Delhi does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. The sun is up for only about 11 hours today. Delhi sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. Its elevation is a gentle 227 m. The nearest big city, Mumbai, is a distant 1153 km away. As one of India's largest cities, Delhi is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Delhi gets 11h 19m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:25 and sunset at 17:45.
Delhi Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Delhi
Delhi gets 11h 20m of daylight today. Sunrise in Delhi is at 06:25 and sunset in Delhi is at 17:45.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 19m near the December solstice to 13h 58m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Delhi and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Delhi right now.
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Prayer Times in Delhi
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 21 Oct ● | 05:04 | 06:25 | 12:05 | 15:20 | 17:46 | 19:16 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 05:04 | 06:25 | 12:05 | 15:19 | 17:45 | 19:15 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 05:05 | 06:26 | 12:05 | 15:18 | 17:44 | 19:14 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 05:05 | 06:27 | 12:05 | 15:18 | 17:43 | 19:13 |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 05:06 | 06:27 | 12:05 | 15:17 | 17:42 | 19:12 |
| Mon, 26 Oct | 05:06 | 06:28 | 12:05 | 15:16 | 17:41 | 19:11 |
| Tue, 27 Oct | 05:07 | 06:29 | 12:05 | 15:16 | 17:40 | 19:10 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Delhi
Sunrise
in Delhi
↑
6:25 AM
Sunset
in Delhi
↓
5:45 PM
Day Length
11h 19m
Dawn
in Delhi
6:01 AM
Dusk
in Delhi
6:09 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Delhi
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
73.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 14:52
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 02:21
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Distances & Clock Changes in Delhi
How Far Is Delhi From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 1,153 km | SSW (203deg) |
| Dubai | 2,207 km | W (265deg) |
| Hong Kong | 3,759 km | E (92deg) |
| Singapore | 4,144 km | SE (132deg) |
| Moscow | 4,340 km | NW (325deg) |
| Tokyo | 5,830 km | ENE (65deg) |
| Paris | 6,585 km | NW (312deg) |
| London | 6,710 km | NW (316deg) |
Delhi's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Delhi and you would surface in the open ocean, near 28.6deg S, 102.8deg W.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Delhi
What time is it in Delhi right now?
The current local time in Delhi is 10:40 on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Delhi follows the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
What time zone is Delhi in?
Delhi uses the Asia/Kolkata IANA time zone (UTC+05:30). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Delhi?
Is Delhi on daylight saving time right now?
No — Delhi is not currently observing daylight saving time as of October 21, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Delhi today?
Delhi sees sunrise at 06:25 and sunset at 17:45 today, giving 11h 19m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Delhi tonight?
Tonight the moon over Delhi is in its Waxing Gibbous phase, lit 73.8%.
What is solar time in Delhi?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Delhi, clocks run about 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.