Time Difference Between Tokyo and Delhi

The time difference between Tokyo and Delhi is 3 hours and 30 minutes. When it is 12:00 noon in Tokyo, it is 08:30 in Delhi. Tokyo uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone (UTC+9), while Delhi uses Asia/Kolkata (UTC+5:30).

Delhi is 3 hours and 30 minutes behind Tokyo — 3 hours and 30 minutes
Tokyo, Japan
05:56:17
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+9 · JST
Delhi, India
02:26:17
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+5:30 · IST

Time Zone Details: Tokyo vs Delhi

Detail Tokyo Delhi
Time Zone IDAsia/TokyoAsia/Kolkata
UTC OffsetUTC+9UTC+5:30
AbbreviationJSTIST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryJapanIndia
RegionAsiaAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 4 overlapping business hours between Tokyo and Delhi (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

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

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Tokyo 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 Tokyo and Delhi?

The time difference is 3 hours and 30 minutes. Delhi is 3 hours and 30 minutes behind Tokyo.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Tokyo 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 Tokyo to Delhi?

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

How do I convert Tokyo time to Delhi time?

Subtract 3 hours and 30 minutes from Tokyo 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.