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Time Difference: Delhi to San Francisco

🇮🇳DelhiUTC+5:30
vs
🇺🇸San FranciscoUTC-8
🇮🇳
Delhi, India
Fri, Jun 5
🇺🇸
San Francisco, US
Fri, Jun 5

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Time Difference
12 hours 30 minutes
San Francisco is 12 hours 30 minutes behind Delhi
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Delhi vs San Francisco timezone guide

Delhi (India) uses the Asia/Kolkata timezone at UTC+5:30, while San Francisco (US) uses America/Los_Angeles at UTC-8. This means San Francisco 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 San Francisco

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Delhi and San Francisco 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

DelhiSan FranciscoStatus
6am5:30pmDelhi early, San Francisco evening
7am6:30pmDelhi early, San Francisco evening
8am7:30pmDelhi early, San Francisco 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, San Francisco late evening
12pm11:30pmDelhi working hours, San Francisco late evening
1pm12:30amDelhi working hours, San Francisco asleep
2pm1:30amDelhi working hours, San Francisco asleep
3pm2:30amDelhi working hours, San Francisco asleep
4pm3:30amDelhi working hours, San Francisco asleep
5pm4:30amDelhi evening, San Francisco asleep
6pm5:30amDelhi evening, San Francisco asleep
7pm6:30amDelhi evening, San Francisco early
8pm7:30amDelhi evening, San Francisco early
9pm8:30amDelhi evening, San Francisco early
10pm9:30amDelhi late evening, San Francisco 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 San Francisco

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

  • Jan 1 → Mar 8Delhi is 13h 30m ahead San Francisco
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Delhi is 12h 30m ahead San Francisco
  • Nov 1 → Jan 1Delhi is 13h 30m ahead San Francisco

Distance between Delhi and San Francisco

Great-circle distance
12,349 km
Direct flight time
~15h 32m

Delhi and San Francisco are 12,349 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~15h 32m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Delhi and San Francisco?
The current time difference is 12 hours 30 minutes. Delhi is currently 12 hours 30 minutes ahead of San Francisco.
Is Delhi ahead of San Francisco?
Yes. Delhi is currently 12 hours 30 minutes ahead of San Francisco.
What time is it in San Francisco when it's 9 AM in Delhi?
When it's 9 AM in Delhi, it's 8:30pm in San Francisco.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Delhi and San Francisco?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Delhi and San Francisco 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 San Francisco observe daylight saving time?
San Francisco 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 San Francisco?
Delhi and San Francisco are 12,349 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 15 hours 32 minutes.