Chicago to Delhi time converter

Delhi is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 7:30 PM in Delhi.

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Delhi IST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5
Delhi
India
Sun, Oct 18
ISTUTC+5:30+10h 30m
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Delhi conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM in Chicago (7:30 PM – 10:00 PM in 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 Chicago and Delhi switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +10h 30m
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +11h 30m
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: +10h 30m

Distance

Chicago and Delhi are 12,023 km (7,471 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Delhi?

Delhi is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago.

What time is it in Delhi when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 7:30 PM in Delhi.

When is the best time to call Delhi from Chicago?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM in Chicago (7:30 PM – 10:00 PM in Delhi): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Chicago and Delhi change?

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