Time Difference Between Hong Kong and Delhi

The time difference between Hong Kong and Delhi is 2 hours and 30 minutes. When it is 12:00 noon in Hong Kong, it is 09:30 in Delhi. Hong Kong uses the Asia/Hong_Kong time zone (UTC+8), while Delhi uses Asia/Kolkata (UTC+5:30).

Delhi is 2 hours and 30 minutes behind Hong Kong — 2 hours and 30 minutes
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
04:59:23
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+8 · HKT
Delhi, India
02:29:23
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+5:30 · IST

Time Zone Details: Hong Kong vs Delhi

Detail Hong Kong Delhi
Time Zone IDAsia/Hong_KongAsia/Kolkata
UTC OffsetUTC+8UTC+5:30
AbbreviationHKTIST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryHong KongIndia
RegionAsiaAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 5 overlapping business hours between Hong Kong and Delhi (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

11:30–17:00 in Hong Kong  =  09:00–14:30 in Delhi

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Hong Kong 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.

Practical Tips for Hong Kong–Delhi Scheduling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Delhi?

The time difference is 2 hours and 30 minutes. Delhi is 2 hours and 30 minutes behind Hong Kong.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong to Delhi?

The best window is between 11:30 and 17:00 Hong Kong time, which corresponds to 09:00–14:30 in Delhi. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Hong Kong time to Delhi time?

Subtract 2 hours and 30 minutes from Hong Kong 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.