Time difference between London and New Delhi
London is 5.5 hours behind New Delhi for most of the year, but 4.5 hours in July.
Live time in London and New Delhi
Why is the time different?
London and New Delhi are in different time zones. The Earth turns, so the Sun reaches one place before the other. New Delhi sees each new day first.In January London is on GMT and New Delhi is on GMT+5:30. In July they are on GMT+1 and GMT+5:30.
- In 2026, the clocks in London go forward on March 29 and back on October 25.
- New Delhi does not change its clocks, so it uses GMT+5:30 all year.
- From March 29 to October 24 (210 days) London is 4.5 hours behind New Delhi.
These dates are for 2026. The pattern repeats every year, but the exact days move.
A school day in London and New Delhi
What are children doing in the other city? (We use 8:30 am to 3 pm for school, and January clocks.)
- When school starts in London (8:30 am), it is 2 pm in New Delhi, and children there are at school.
- When school ends in London (3 pm), it is 8:30 pm in New Delhi, and children there are getting ready for bed.
- When children go to bed in London (8 pm), it is 1:30 am the next day in New Delhi, and children there are fast asleep.
- When school finishes in New Delhi (3 pm), it is 9:30 am in London, and children there are at school.
The two school days overlap for about 1 hour. For the rest of the day, one class is in lessons while the other is not.
Fun fact: children in London are fast asleep when school starts in New Delhi!
The same moment, hour by hour
Each box is one hour on London's clock. The top row shows London. The bottom row shows what is happening in New Delhi at that very same time.
Best time to call
- In January: both cities are at work from 9 am to 11:30 am in London (2:30 pm to 5 pm in New Delhi).
- In July: both cities are at work from 9 am to 12:30 pm in London (1:30 pm to 5 pm in New Delhi).
Today, hour by hour (green = working hours for both, amber = fine for a call):
| London | New Delhi | Call? |
|---|
London time to New Delhi time
| London | New Delhi (January) | New Delhi (July) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 am | 11:30 am | 10:30 am |
| 9 am | 2:30 pm | 1:30 pm |
| 12 pm | 5:30 pm | 4:30 pm |
| 3 pm | 8:30 pm | 7:30 pm |
| 6 pm | 11:30 pm | 10:30 pm |
| 9 pm | 2:30 am (next day) | 1:30 am (next day) |
Quick quiz: London and New Delhi
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Questions about London and New Delhi time
What is the time difference between London and New Delhi?
In January, London is 5.5 hours behind New Delhi. In July, London is 4.5 hours behind New Delhi. The gap also changes for a few weeks each year because the two places change their clocks on different dates.
Is London ahead of or behind New Delhi?
London is behind New Delhi in January. Ahead means its clocks show a later time.
What time is it in New Delhi when it is 12 noon in London?
In January it is 5:30 pm in New Delhi. In July it is 4:30 pm.
Are children at school at the same time in London and New Delhi?
The two school days overlap for about 1 hour. For the rest of the day, one class is in lessons while the other is not. When school ends in London (3 pm), it is 8:30 pm in New Delhi, and children there are getting ready for bed. Fun fact: children in London are fast asleep when school starts in New Delhi!
What is the best time to call between London and New Delhi?
In January: both cities are at work from 9 am to 11:30 am in London (2:30 pm to 5 pm in New Delhi). In July: both cities are at work from 9 am to 12:30 pm in London (1:30 pm to 5 pm in New Delhi).
Does the time difference between London and New Delhi change?
Yes. From March 29 to October 24 (210 days) London is 4.5 hours behind New Delhi.