London Delhi Time Difference

What is the Time Difference Between London and Delhi?

Delhi is 4.5-5.5 hours ahead of London. London uses GMT/BST while Delhi uses Indian Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30). When it's 9:00 AM in London, it's 2:30 PM (BST) or 3:30 PM (GMT) in Delhi.

India does not observe daylight saving time, but the UK does. The difference is 4.5 hours during British Summer Time and 5.5 hours during GMT.

Best Time to Call Delhi from London

Best calling time: 4:00 AM - 12:00 PM London time. This corresponds to 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM in Delhi, covering Indian business hours. Morning calls from London catch afternoon in Delhi.

London and Delhi are connected by direct flights taking about 9 hours. The UK and India share strong historical, cultural, and business ties, with significant diaspora communities in both countries.

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