Time Difference Between London and Delhi

The time difference between London and Delhi is 4 hours and 30 minutes. When it is 12:00 noon in London, it is 16:30 in Delhi. London uses the Europe/London time zone (UTC+1), while Delhi uses Asia/Kolkata (UTC+5:30).

Delhi is 4 hours and 30 minutes ahead of London — 4 hours and 30 minutes
London, United Kingdom
00:40:37
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+1 · BST (DST)
Delhi, India
05:10:37
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+5:30 · IST

Time Zone Details: London vs Delhi

Detail London Delhi
Time Zone IDEurope/LondonAsia/Kolkata
UTC OffsetUTC+1UTC+5:30
AbbreviationBSTIST
DST ActiveYes — currently observingNo
CountryUnited KingdomIndia
RegionEuropeAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 3 overlapping business hours between London and Delhi (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–12:30 in London  =  13:30–17:00 in Delhi

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

London is currently observing daylight saving time, while Delhi is on standard time. When London switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

Practical Tips for London–Delhi Scheduling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between London and Delhi?

The time difference is 4 hours and 30 minutes. Delhi is 4 hours and 30 minutes ahead of London.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

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

The best window is between 09:00 and 12:30 London time, which corresponds to 13:30–17:00 in Delhi. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert London time to Delhi time?

Add 4 hours and 30 minutes to London 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.