Days in Delhi are currently getting shorter, about 11 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Delhi
Delhi is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 28.6520° N, 77.2315° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,190 km (1,982 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,829 km (4,243 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,208 km (8,207 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,545 km (4,688 mi) east
Delhi lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Delhi
The point on Earth exactly opposite Delhi is near Viña del Mar - when it's noon in Delhi, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Delhi
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Delhi
Delhi is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 64 days from now.
Because Delhi is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Delhi
In Delhi, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 13h 58m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 20m, a difference of roughly 3h 38m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Delhi's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Delhi at 28.65° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Delhi
With a population of 11,034,555, Delhi ranks as the 2nd most populous city in India, out of 3,776 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Delhi
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL / VIDP) is a major international airport located about 17 km (11 mi) from Delhi.
Current local time at the airport is 10:45:01.
Daylight saving time in Delhi
Delhi uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Kolkata. The current local offset is UTC+5:30 / IST.
Delhi does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Delhi
Business hours in Delhi (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 11:30 PM (previous day) - 7:30 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 8:30 PM (previous day) - 4:30 AM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 4:30 AM - 12:30 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- Dubai: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 2:30 PM - 10:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Delhi
Compare time in Delhi with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Delhi
Official national holiday observed in India.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Delhi in?
Delhi follows the Asia/Kolkata time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Delhi at UTC+5:30.
What time is it in Delhi right now?
The current local time in Delhi is 10:45:01 on Saturday, 17 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Delhi observe daylight saving time?
No. Delhi is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Delhi?
Delhi is currently UTC+5:30, meaning local time is +5:30 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Delhi?
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is the nearest airport to Delhi, located about 17 km away. The current local time at the airport is 10:45:01.
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