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Time Difference: Chicago to Delhi

🇺🇸ChicagoUTC-6
vs
🇮🇳DelhiUTC+5:30
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Chicago, US
Sat, May 30
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Delhi, India
Sun, May 31

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Time Difference
10 hours 30 minutes
Delhi is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago
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Chicago vs Delhi timezone guide

Chicago (US) uses the America/Chicago timezone at UTC-6, while Delhi (India) uses Asia/Kolkata at UTC+5:30. This means Delhi is 11 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Chicago and Delhi

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Chicago and Delhi do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

ChicagoDelhiStatus
6am4:30pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am5:30pmChicago early, Delhi evening
8am6:30pmChicago early, Delhi evening
9am7:30pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am8:30pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am9:30pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm10:30pmChicago working hours, Delhi late evening
1pm11:30pmChicago working hours, Delhi late evening
2pm12:30amChicago working hours, Delhi asleep
3pm1:30amChicago working hours, Delhi asleep
4pm2:30amChicago working hours, Delhi asleep
5pm3:30amChicago evening, Delhi asleep
6pm4:30amChicago evening, Delhi asleep
7pm5:30amChicago evening, Delhi asleep
8pm6:30amChicago evening, Delhi early
9pm7:30amChicago evening, Delhi early
10pm8:30amChicago late evening, Delhi early

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Chicago and Delhi

Chicago observes daylight saving time, but Delhi does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Chicago's transition dates.

  • Dec 31 → Mar 8Chicago is 11h 30m behind Delhi
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Chicago is 10h 30m behind Delhi
  • Nov 1 → Dec 31Chicago is 11h 30m behind Delhi

Distance between Chicago and Delhi

Great-circle distance
12,012 km
Direct flight time
~15h 8m

Chicago and Delhi are 12,012 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~15h 8m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Chicago and Delhi?
The current time difference is 10 hours 30 minutes. Chicago is currently 10 hours 30 minutes behind Delhi.
Is Chicago ahead of Delhi?
No. Chicago is currently 10 hours 30 minutes behind Delhi.
What time is it in Delhi when it's 9 AM in Chicago?
When it's 9 AM in Chicago, it's 7:30pm in Delhi.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Chicago and Delhi?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Chicago and Delhi do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Chicago and Delhi observe daylight saving time?
Chicago observes daylight saving time, but Delhi does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Chicago and Delhi?
Chicago and Delhi are 12,012 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 15 hours 8 minutes.