California to New Delhi time converter

New Delhi is 12 hours 30 minutes ahead of California. When it is 9:00 AM in California, it is 9:30 PM in New Delhi.

California PDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

New Delhi IST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

California
United States
Fri, Oct 16
PDTUTC-7
New Delhi
Delhi, India
Sat, Oct 17
ISTUTC+5:30+12h 30m
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

California to New Delhi conversion table

Every hour of today in California and the matching time in New Delhi. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

CaliforniaNew Delhi
12:00 AM12:30 PM
1:00 AM1:30 PM
2:00 AM2:30 PM
3:00 AM3:30 PM
4:00 AM4:30 PM
5:00 AM5:30 PM
6:00 AM6:30 PM
7:00 AM7:30 PM
8:00 AM8:30 PM
9:00 AM9:30 PM
10:00 AM10:30 PM
11:00 AM11:30 PM
12:00 PM12:30 AM+1 day
1:00 PM1:30 AM+1 day
2:00 PM2:30 AM+1 day
3:00 PM3:30 AM+1 day
4:00 PM4:30 AM+1 day
5:00 PM5:30 AM+1 day
6:00 PM6:30 AM+1 day
7:00 PM7:30 AM+1 day
8:00 PM8:30 AM+1 day
9:00 PM9:30 AM+1 day
10:00 PM10:30 AM+1 day
11:00 PM11:30 AM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM in California (9:00 AM – 10:30 AM in New Delhi): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because California and New Delhi switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +12h 30m
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +13h 30m
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +12h 30m

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between California and New Delhi?

New Delhi is 12 hours 30 minutes ahead of California.

What time is it in New Delhi when it is 9 AM in California?

When it is 9:00 AM in California, it is 9:30 PM in New Delhi.

When is the best time to call New Delhi from California?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM in California (9:00 AM – 10:30 AM in New Delhi): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between California and New Delhi change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.