Time difference between New York and New Delhi
New York is 10.5 hours behind New Delhi for most of the year, but 9.5 hours in July.
Live time in New York and New Delhi
Why is the time different?
New York 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 New York is on EST and New Delhi is on GMT+5:30. In July they are on EDT and GMT+5:30.
- In 2026, the clocks in New York go forward on March 8 and back on November 1.
- New Delhi does not change its clocks, so it uses GMT+5:30 all year.
- From March 8 to October 31 (238 days) New York is 9.5 hours behind New Delhi.
These dates are for 2026. The pattern repeats every year, but the exact days move.
A school day in New York 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 New York (8:30 am), it is 7 pm in New Delhi, and children there are having dinner with their family.
- When school ends in New York (3 pm), it is 1:30 am the next day in New Delhi, and children there are fast asleep.
- When children go to bed in New York (8 pm), it is 6:30 am the next day in New Delhi, and children there are just waking up.
- When school finishes in New Delhi (3 pm), it is 4:30 am in New York, and children there are fast asleep.
The two school days do not overlap at all. One class has gone home before the other has even started.
Fun fact: children in New York will be in bed before school finishes in New Delhi!
The same moment, hour by hour
Each box is one hour on New York's clock. The top row shows New York. The bottom row shows what is happening in New Delhi at that very same time.
Best time to call
- In January: normal working hours do not overlap, but you can both be awake and reasonable from 8 am to 9:30 am in New York (6:30 pm to 8 pm in New Delhi).
- In July: normal working hours do not overlap, but you can both be awake and reasonable from 8 am to 10:30 am in New York (5:30 pm to 8 pm in New Delhi).
Today, hour by hour (green = working hours for both, amber = fine for a call):
| New York | New Delhi | Call? |
|---|
New York time to New Delhi time
| New York | New Delhi (January) | New Delhi (July) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 am | 4:30 pm | 3:30 pm |
| 9 am | 7:30 pm | 6:30 pm |
| 12 pm | 10:30 pm | 9:30 pm |
| 3 pm | 1:30 am (next day) | 12:30 am (next day) |
| 6 pm | 4:30 am (next day) | 3:30 am (next day) |
| 9 pm | 7:30 am (next day) | 6:30 am (next day) |
Quick quiz: New York and New Delhi
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Questions about New York and New Delhi time
What is the time difference between New York and New Delhi?
In January, New York is 10.5 hours behind New Delhi. In July, New York is 9.5 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 New York ahead of or behind New Delhi?
New York 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 New York?
In January it is 10:30 pm in New Delhi. In July it is 9:30 pm.
Are children at school at the same time in New York and New Delhi?
The two school days do not overlap at all. One class has gone home before the other has even started. When school ends in New York (3 pm), it is 1:30 am the next day in New Delhi, and children there are fast asleep. Fun fact: children in New York will be in bed before school finishes in New Delhi!
What is the best time to call between New York and New Delhi?
In January: normal working hours do not overlap, but you can both be awake and reasonable from 8 am to 9:30 am in New York (6:30 pm to 8 pm in New Delhi). In July: normal working hours do not overlap, but you can both be awake and reasonable from 8 am to 10:30 am in New York (5:30 pm to 8 pm in New Delhi).
Does the time difference between New York and New Delhi change?
Yes. From March 8 to October 31 (238 days) New York is 9.5 hours behind New Delhi.