New Delhi to Washington, D.C. time converter

Washington, D.C. is 9 hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi. When it is 9:00 AM in New Delhi, it is 11:30 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Washington, D.C..

New Delhi IST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Washington, D.C. EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

New Delhi
Delhi, India
Wed, Oct 21
ISTUTC+5:30
Washington, D.C.
District of Columbia, United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4-9h 30m
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

New Delhi to Washington, D.C. conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM in New Delhi (7:00 AM – 8:30 AM in Washington, D.C.): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because New Delhi and Washington, D.C. switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -9h 30m
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -10h 30m
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -9h 30m

Distance

New Delhi and Washington, D.C. are 12,046 km (7,485 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between New Delhi and Washington, D.C.?

Washington, D.C. is 9 hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi.

What time is it in Washington, D.C. when it is 9 AM in New Delhi?

When it is 9:00 AM in New Delhi, it is 11:30 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Washington, D.C..

When is the best time to call Washington, D.C. from New Delhi?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM in New Delhi (7:00 AM – 8:30 AM in Washington, D.C.): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between New Delhi and Washington, D.C. change?

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