UTC to Delhi Time Converter
IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of UTC. 9:00 AM UTC = 2:30 PM IST.
IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of UTC. To convert UTC to Delhi Time, add 5 hours 30 minutes to the UTC time: 9:00 AM UTC = 2:30 PM IST.
UTC (UTC) is used in The world's time standard; used in aviation, computing and science. Delhi Time (Delhi time) is used in Delhi, India.
UTC to Delhi Time time conversion table
UTC to Delhi Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| UTC | Delhi Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM UTC | 5:30 AM IST | night |
| 1:00 AM UTC | 6:30 AM IST | — |
| 2:00 AM UTC | 7:30 AM IST | — |
| 3:00 AM UTC | 8:30 AM IST | — |
| 4:00 AM UTC | 9:30 AM IST | — |
| 5:00 AM UTC | 10:30 AM IST | — |
| 6:00 AM UTC | 11:30 AM IST | — |
| 7:00 AM UTC | 12:30 PM IST | — |
| 8:00 AM UTC | 1:30 PM IST | — |
| 9:00 AM UTC | 2:30 PM IST | work hours |
| 10:00 AM UTC | 3:30 PM IST | work hours |
| 11:00 AM UTC | 4:30 PM IST | work hours |
| 12:00 PM UTC | 5:30 PM IST | — |
| 1:00 PM UTC | 6:30 PM IST | — |
| 2:00 PM UTC | 7:30 PM IST | — |
| 3:00 PM UTC | 8:30 PM IST | — |
| 4:00 PM UTC | 9:30 PM IST | — |
| 5:00 PM UTC | 10:30 PM IST | night |
| 6:00 PM UTC | 11:30 PM IST | night |
| 7:00 PM UTC | 12:30 AM IST | next day |
| 8:00 PM UTC | 1:30 AM IST | next day |
| 9:00 PM UTC | 2:30 AM IST | next day |
| 10:00 PM UTC | 3:30 AM IST | next day |
| 11:00 PM UTC | 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 UTC to Delhi Time
Add 5 hours 30 minutes to the UTC time to get Delhi Time.
Example: 9:00 AM UTC = 2:30 PM IST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM UTC = 3:30 AM IST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between UTC and Delhi Time
The time difference between UTC and Delhi Time is 5 hours 30 minutes all year – IST is ahead of UTC.
UTC and Delhi Time during daylight saving time
- UTC 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 UTC and Delhi Time
UTC 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 UTC lands between 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM IST, inside working hours for both.
UTC to Delhi Time FAQ
What is the time difference between UTC and Delhi Time?
IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of UTC all year. 9:00 AM UTC = 2:30 PM IST.
What is 9 AM UTC in Delhi Time?
9:00 AM UTC is 2:30 PM IST.
What is 12 PM (noon) UTC in Delhi Time?
12:00 PM UTC is 5:30 PM IST.
Is Delhi Time ahead of or behind UTC?
IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of UTC, so it is later in Delhi Time than in UTC.
Does UTC change for daylight saving time?
No. UTC 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 UTC and Delhi Time?
UTC 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 UTC 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.