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Time Difference: Delhi to New York

🇮🇳DelhiUTC+5:30
vs
🇺🇸New YorkUTC-5
🇮🇳
Delhi, India
Fri, May 29
🇺🇸
New York, US
Thu, May 28

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Time Difference
9 hours 30 minutes
New York is 9 hours 30 minutes behind Delhi
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Delhi vs New York timezone guide

Delhi (India) uses the Asia/Kolkata timezone at UTC+5:30, while New York (US) uses America/New_York at UTC-5. This means New York is 10 hours 30 minutes behind Delhi (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Delhi and New York

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Delhi and New York 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

DelhiNew YorkStatus
6am8:30pmDelhi early, New York evening
7am9:30pmDelhi early, New York evening
8am10:30pmDelhi early, New York late evening
9am11:30pmDelhi working hours, New York late evening
10am12:30amDelhi working hours, New York asleep
11am1:30amDelhi working hours, New York asleep
12pm2:30amDelhi working hours, New York asleep
1pm3:30amDelhi working hours, New York asleep
2pm4:30amDelhi working hours, New York asleep
3pm5:30amDelhi working hours, New York asleep
4pm6:30amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm7:30amDelhi evening, New York early
6pm8:30amDelhi evening, New York early
7pm9:30amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm10:30amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm11:30amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm12:30pmDelhi late evening, New York 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 New York

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

  • Jan 1 → Mar 8Delhi is 10h 30m ahead New York
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Delhi is 9h 30m ahead New York
  • Nov 1 → Jan 1Delhi is 10h 30m ahead New York

Distance between Delhi and New York

Great-circle distance
11,742 km
Direct flight time
~14h 49m

Delhi and New York are 11,742 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~14h 49m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Delhi and New York?
The current time difference is 9 hours 30 minutes. Delhi is currently 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York.
Is Delhi ahead of New York?
Yes. Delhi is currently 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York.
What time is it in New York when it's 9 AM in Delhi?
When it's 9 AM in Delhi, it's 11:30pm in New York.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Delhi and New York?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Delhi and New York 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 New York observe daylight saving time?
New York 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 New York?
Delhi and New York are 11,742 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 14 hours 49 minutes.