GMT to Delhi Time Converter
IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT. 9:00 AM GMT = 2:30 PM IST.
IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT. To convert GMT to Delhi Time, add 5 hours 30 minutes to the GMT time: 9:00 AM GMT = 2:30 PM IST.
GMT (GMT) is used in Same offset as UTC. The UK and Ireland use GMT in winter; Iceland, Ghana and Senegal all year. Delhi Time (Delhi time) is used in Delhi, India.
The UK is on GMT only in winter; in summer it uses BST (UTC+1).
GMT to Delhi Time time conversion table
GMT to Delhi Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| GMT | Delhi Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM GMT | 5:30 AM IST | night |
| 1:00 AM GMT | 6:30 AM IST | — |
| 2:00 AM GMT | 7:30 AM IST | — |
| 3:00 AM GMT | 8:30 AM IST | — |
| 4:00 AM GMT | 9:30 AM IST | — |
| 5:00 AM GMT | 10:30 AM IST | — |
| 6:00 AM GMT | 11:30 AM IST | — |
| 7:00 AM GMT | 12:30 PM IST | — |
| 8:00 AM GMT | 1:30 PM IST | — |
| 9:00 AM GMT | 2:30 PM IST | work hours |
| 10:00 AM GMT | 3:30 PM IST | work hours |
| 11:00 AM GMT | 4:30 PM IST | work hours |
| 12:00 PM GMT | 5:30 PM IST | — |
| 1:00 PM GMT | 6:30 PM IST | — |
| 2:00 PM GMT | 7:30 PM IST | — |
| 3:00 PM GMT | 8:30 PM IST | — |
| 4:00 PM GMT | 9:30 PM IST | — |
| 5:00 PM GMT | 10:30 PM IST | night |
| 6:00 PM GMT | 11:30 PM IST | night |
| 7:00 PM GMT | 12:30 AM IST | next day |
| 8:00 PM GMT | 1:30 AM IST | next day |
| 9:00 PM GMT | 2:30 AM IST | next day |
| 10:00 PM GMT | 3:30 AM IST | next day |
| 11:00 PM GMT | 4:30 AM IST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert GMT to Delhi Time
Add 5 hours 30 minutes to the GMT time to get Delhi Time.
Example: 9:00 AM GMT = 2:30 PM IST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM GMT = 3:30 AM IST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between GMT and Delhi Time
The time difference between GMT and Delhi Time is 5 hours 30 minutes all year – IST is ahead of GMT.
GMT and Delhi Time during daylight saving time
- GMT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+0 all year.
- Delhi Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
Best time for a meeting between GMT and Delhi Time
GMT and Delhi Time share 2 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM GMT lands between 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM IST, inside working hours for both.
GMT to Delhi Time FAQ
What is the time difference between GMT and Delhi Time?
IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT all year. 9:00 AM GMT = 2:30 PM IST.
What is 9 AM GMT in Delhi Time?
9:00 AM GMT is 2:30 PM IST.
What is 12 PM (noon) GMT in Delhi Time?
12:00 PM GMT is 5:30 PM IST.
Is Delhi Time ahead of or behind GMT?
IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT, so it is later in Delhi Time than in GMT.
Does GMT change for daylight saving time?
No. GMT stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does Delhi Time change for daylight saving time?
No. Delhi Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between GMT and Delhi Time?
GMT and Delhi Time share 2 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM GMT lands between 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM IST, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.