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Time Difference: Delhi to Los Angeles

🇮🇳DelhiUTC+5:30
vs
🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
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Delhi, India
Sun, May 31
🇺🇸
Los Angeles, US
Sat, May 30

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Time Difference
12 hours 30 minutes
Los Angeles is 12 hours 30 minutes behind Delhi
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Delhi vs Los Angeles timezone guide

Delhi (India) uses the Asia/Kolkata timezone at UTC+5:30, while Los Angeles (US) uses America/Los_Angeles at UTC-8. This means Los Angeles is 13 hours 30 minutes behind Delhi (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Delhi and Los Angeles

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Delhi and Los Angeles 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

DelhiLos AngelesStatus
6am5:30pmDelhi early, Los Angeles evening
7am6:30pmDelhi early, Los Angeles evening
8am7:30pmDelhi early, Los Angeles evening
9am8:30pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am9:30pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am10:30pmDelhi working hours, Los Angeles late evening
12pm11:30pmDelhi working hours, Los Angeles late evening
1pm12:30amDelhi working hours, Los Angeles asleep
2pm1:30amDelhi working hours, Los Angeles asleep
3pm2:30amDelhi working hours, Los Angeles asleep
4pm3:30amDelhi working hours, Los Angeles asleep
5pm4:30amDelhi evening, Los Angeles asleep
6pm5:30amDelhi evening, Los Angeles asleep
7pm6:30amDelhi evening, Los Angeles early
8pm7:30amDelhi evening, Los Angeles early
9pm8:30amDelhi evening, Los Angeles early
10pm9:30amDelhi late evening, Los Angeles working hours

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 Delhi and Los Angeles

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

  • Jan 1 → Mar 8Delhi is 13h 30m ahead Los Angeles
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Delhi is 12h 30m ahead Los Angeles
  • Nov 1 → Jan 1Delhi is 13h 30m ahead Los Angeles

Distance between Delhi and Los Angeles

Great-circle distance
12,853 km
Direct flight time
~16h 7m

Delhi and Los Angeles are 12,853 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~16h 7m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Delhi and Los Angeles?
The current time difference is 12 hours 30 minutes. Delhi is currently 12 hours 30 minutes ahead of Los Angeles.
Is Delhi ahead of Los Angeles?
Yes. Delhi is currently 12 hours 30 minutes ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it's 9 AM in Delhi?
When it's 9 AM in Delhi, it's 8:30pm in Los Angeles.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Delhi and Los Angeles?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Delhi and Los Angeles 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 Delhi and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Los Angeles 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 Delhi and Los Angeles?
Delhi and Los Angeles are 12,853 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 16 hours 7 minutes.