Delhi is typically 5.5 hours ahead of London. When it's 12:00 PM in London, it's 5:30 PM in Delhi. India uses IST (UTC+5:30) year-round with a unique half-hour offset.
During UK summer time (March to October), the difference is 4.5 hours. During UK winter time, Delhi is 5.5 hours ahead of London.
Good overlap! 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM London corresponds to 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM Delhi (UK winter) or 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM (UK DST). Morning London catches afternoon Delhi.
India and the UK share deep historical ties. Delhi is India's capital and political center, with significant British investment and a large diaspora connection.