Time Difference Between Dubai and Delhi

The time difference between Dubai and Delhi is 1 hours and 30 minutes. When it is 12:00 noon in Dubai, it is 13:30 in Delhi. Dubai uses the Asia/Dubai time zone (UTC+4), while Delhi uses Asia/Kolkata (UTC+5:30).

Delhi is 1 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Dubai — 1 hours and 30 minutes
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
00:56:35
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+4 · +04
Delhi, India
02:26:35
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+5:30 · IST

Time Zone Details: Dubai vs Delhi

Detail Dubai Delhi
Time Zone IDAsia/DubaiAsia/Kolkata
UTC OffsetUTC+4UTC+5:30
Abbreviation+04IST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryUnited Arab EmiratesIndia
RegionMiddle EastAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 6 overlapping business hours between Dubai and Delhi (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–15:30 in Dubai  =  10:30–17:00 in Delhi

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Dubai time to Delhi time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Dubai Delhi
00:00 01:30 Night
01:00 02:30 Night
02:00 03:30 Night
03:00 04:30 Night
04:00 05:30 Night
05:00 06:30 Night
06:00 07:30
07:00 08:30
08:00 09:30
09:00 10:30 Overlap
10:00 11:30 Overlap
11:00 12:30 Overlap
12:00 13:30 Overlap
13:00 14:30 Overlap
14:00 15:30 Overlap
15:00 16:30 Overlap
16:00 17:30
17:00 18:30
18:00 19:30
19:00 20:30
20:00 21:30
21:00 22:30
22:00 23:30 Night
23:00 00:30 (+1 day) Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Dubai nor Delhi is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Dubai and Delhi?

The time difference is 1 hours and 30 minutes. Delhi is 1 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Dubai.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Dubai or Delhi observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

When is the best time to call from Dubai to Delhi?

The best window is between 09:00 and 15:30 Dubai time, which corresponds to 10:30–17:00 in Delhi. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Dubai time to Delhi time?

Add 1 hours and 30 minutes to Dubai time to get Delhi time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.