Time Now in New Delhi, India 🇮🇳
Lat/Long: 28.61° N, 77.21° E
Elevation: 211 m above sea level
Population rank: #145 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
New Delhi is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (UTC+5:30). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in New Delhi, India, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in New Delhi
Daylight Hours in New Delhi
New Delhi gets 13h 46m of daylight today. Sunrise in New Delhi is at 05:34 and sunset in New Delhi is at 19:19.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 19m near the December solstice to 13h 58m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between New Delhi and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in New Delhi
What is the current local time in New Delhi?
The live local time in New Delhi is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. New Delhi currently observes IST, with a standard offset of UTC+5:30.
What time zone is New Delhi in?
New Delhi uses the IST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+5:30.
Does New Delhi observe daylight saving time?
No. New Delhi stays on standard time throughout the year.
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Prayer Times in New Delhi
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 03:59 | 05:34 | 12:27 | 16:00 | 19:20 | 20:50 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:00 | 05:34 | 12:27 | 16:00 | 19:20 | 20:50 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:01 | 05:35 | 12:27 | 16:00 | 19:19 | 20:49 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:02 | 05:35 | 12:27 | 16:00 | 19:19 | 20:49 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:02 | 05:36 | 12:27 | 16:00 | 19:18 | 20:48 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:03 | 05:36 | 12:27 | 16:01 | 19:18 | 20:48 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 04:04 | 05:37 | 12:27 | 16:01 | 19:17 | 20:47 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for New Delhi
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Moon Phases & Times for New Delhi
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Distances & Clock Changes in New Delhi
How Far Is New Delhi From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 1,148 km | SSW (203deg) |
| Dubai | 2,205 km | W (265deg) |
| Hong Kong | 3,761 km | E (92deg) |
| Singapore | 4,142 km | SE (132deg) |
| Moscow | 4,343 km | NW (325deg) |
| Tokyo | 5,834 km | ENE (65deg) |
| Paris | 6,587 km | NW (312deg) |
| London | 6,712 km | NW (316deg) |
New Delhi's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from New Delhi and you would surface in the open ocean, near 28.6deg S, 102.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about New Delhi
What time is it in New Delhi right now?
The current local time in New Delhi is 13:27 on Friday, July 17, 2026. New Delhi follows the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
What time zone is New Delhi in?
New Delhi uses the Asia/Kolkata IANA time zone (UTC+5:30). 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 New Delhi?
Is New Delhi on daylight saving time right now?
No — New Delhi is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in New Delhi today?
Today in New Delhi: sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset is at 19:19, giving 13h 45m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over New Delhi tonight?
The moon phase over New Delhi tonight is Waxing Crescent with 11.6% illumination.
What is solar time in New Delhi?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In New Delhi, clocks run about 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.