Current local time in New Delhi

Time zone

• New Delhi uses Indian Standard Time zone (IST)(IST) with an offset of UTC+5:30. 
• Daylight Saving Time(DST) is not observed. 

The historical city of New Delhi is the part of the “National Capital Territory” of the Republic of India. It is best known for its sensitive yet prime location as the three main branches India’s national government lie within it.

The current time in New Delhi is the Indian Standard Time zone (IST). The current offset of the Indian Standard Time zone (IST) is UTC+5:30, meaning that IST is almost 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) or Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). 

Generation of official time signals in India is done in New Delhi. The National Physical Laboratory has a department for Time and Frequency Standards, which generates time signals for both commercial and official use. The generated signals are based on the atomic clocks, which are synchronized with the worldwide system of the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the time difference between New Delhi and New York? 

New Delhi is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York. 

Does New Delhi observe Daylight Saving Time (DST)?

No, as New Delhi follows the Indian Standard Time (IST), therefore, it does not follow the Daylight Saving Time (DST). 

What is the time difference between New Delhi and Islamabad?

The two capitals of the neighbouring countries, India and Pakistan, known as New Delhi and Islamabad, respectively, are 30 minutes apart. 

What is the time difference between New Delhi and Los Angeles? 

The time difference between New Delhi and Los Angeles is approximately 13 hours and 30 minutes. 

What is the time difference between New Delhi and Mexico city?

The time difference between New Delhi and Mexico city is almost 11 hours 30 minutes. 

What is the time difference between New Delhi and London?

New Delhi and London are 5 hours and 30 minutes apart.

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