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About Delhi
Delhi is located in India, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is one of the most populous cities in the world with a population of around 11,034,555. It runs on Asia/Kolkata time, currently UTC+5:30 relative to UTC. Delhi does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountryIndia
- Population11,034,555
- Latitude28.6520°
- Longitude77.2315°
- Time zoneAsia/Kolkata
- Current UTC offsetUTC+5:30
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
Sunrise & Sunset in Delhi Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Delhi's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Delhi
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Top Places to Visit in Delhi
Red Fort
The Red Fort was built between 1638 and 1648 by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as the fortified palace of his new capital, Shahjahanabad, and served as the seat of Mughal power for roughly 200 years. Its massive red sandstone walls, over two kilometers around, enclose halls including the Diwan-i-Aam, where the emperor heard public petitions, and the Diwan-i-Khas, once inlaid with precious stones and inscribed with the Persian couplet claiming it as paradise on earth. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2007, the fort is also where India's prime minister delivers the Independence Day address each August 15th from its ramparts. An evening light and sound show retells the fort's history in English and Hindi, and the attached museum covers both Mughal history and India's independence movement.
Take the Airport Express Line from Indira Gandhi International Airport to New Delhi station, transfer to the Yellow Line, and ride to Chandni Chowk station, a short walk or e-rickshaw ride from the fort.
New Delhi Railway Station sits on the Yellow Line; ride it directly to Chandni Chowk station.
From Kashmere Gate ISBT, take the Yellow Line a short distance to Chandni Chowk station.
India Gate
India Gate is a 42-meter war memorial commemorating roughly 84,000 Indian soldiers who died fighting for the British Indian Army in World War I and the Third Anglo-Afghan War, their names inscribed on the arch's walls. Modeled loosely on Paris's Arc de Triomphe and completed in 1931, it anchors the eastern end of Rajpath (now Kartavya Path), the ceremonial boulevard leading toward the Presidential Palace and Parliament House. The Amar Jawan Jyoti, an eternal flame honoring unknown soldiers, burns beneath the arch. The surrounding lawns are one of Delhi's most popular gathering spots in the evening, with families picnicking, vendors selling snacks and balloons, and the arch lit up after dark.
Take the Airport Express Line to New Delhi station, transfer to the Yellow Line, ride to Central Secretariat station, then walk northeast along Kartavya Path for about 1.7 km to India Gate.
New Delhi Railway Station sits on the Yellow Line; ride it to Central Secretariat station, then walk northeast along Kartavya Path to India Gate.
From Kashmere Gate ISBT, take the Yellow Line to Central Secretariat station, then walk northeast along Kartavya Path to India Gate.
Qutub Minar
At 73 meters, Qutub Minar is the tallest brick minaret in the world, begun in 1193 by Qutb al-Din Aibak to mark the start of Muslim rule in Delhi and completed by his successors over the following decades. Its five tapering stories, ringed with intricate carved verses from the Quran and geometric patterns, show the transition in style across the different rulers who added to it. The surrounding Qutub Complex includes the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, believed to be the earliest surviving mosque built by Delhi's Muslim rulers, and the Iron Pillar, a 1,600-year-old column that has famously resisted rusting despite centuries of exposure. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the complex rewards a slow walk rather than a rushed one, given how densely packed with ruins the grounds are.
Take the Airport Express Line to New Delhi station, transfer to the Yellow Line, and ride directly to Qutub Minar station.
New Delhi Railway Station sits on the Yellow Line; ride it directly to Qutub Minar station.
From Kashmere Gate ISBT, take the Yellow Line directly to Qutub Minar station.
Humayun's Tomb
Humayun's Tomb was commissioned in 1565 by the Mughal emperor's widow, Empress Bega Begum, and is considered the first grand garden-tomb in the Mughal style, directly inspiring the Taj Mahal built nearly a century later. Set within a Charbagh, a Persian-style garden divided into four quadrants by walkways and water channels, the red sandstone and white marble structure sits on a high platform reachable by steps on all four sides. Beyond the main tomb, the surrounding complex holds the graves of numerous other Mughal-era figures, earning it an informal nickname as a dormitory of the Mughals. Restoration work over the past two decades has returned the gardens and fountains closer to their original Mughal-era design, and the site tends to be considerably less crowded than the Red Fort or Qutub Minar despite its comparable historical significance.
Take the Airport Express Line to New Delhi station, transfer to the Yellow Line, ride to Central Secretariat, transfer to the Violet Line, and ride to JLN Stadium or continue toward Hazrat Nizamuddin area; alternatively take the Pink Line to Hazrat Nizamuddin station and walk to the tomb.
New Delhi Railway Station sits on the Yellow Line; ride it to a connecting interchange and transfer to the Pink Line toward Hazrat Nizamuddin station, a short walk from the tomb.
From Kashmere Gate ISBT, take the Yellow Line to an interchange and transfer to the Pink Line toward Hazrat Nizamuddin station.
Lotus Temple
The Lotus Temple is a Bahá'í House of Worship completed in 1986, its 27 free-standing marble petals arranged in clusters of three to form the shape of a half-open lotus flower, a symbol shared across several of India's major religions. Like all Bahá'í houses of worship, it has no idols or images inside and welcomes people of any faith or none to sit in silent reflection or prayer within its vast central hall, which seats up to 2,500 people. The building's nine surrounding pools and gardens help cool the interior naturally, reducing the need for air conditioning despite Delhi's heat. It has become one of the most visited buildings in the world by some estimates, and its striking, uncluttered form photographs particularly well around sunset.
The Magenta Line runs directly from the airport to Kalkaji Mandir station, a 5-minute walk or short auto-rickshaw ride from the temple.
New Delhi Railway Station sits on the Yellow Line; ride it to Central Secretariat, transfer to the Violet Line, and ride to Kalkaji Mandir station.
From Kashmere Gate ISBT, take the Yellow Line to Central Secretariat, transfer to the Violet Line, and ride to Kalkaji Mandir station.
India National Holidays
2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Republic Day | Mon, Jan 26 |
| Holi | Tue, Mar 3 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Sat, Mar 21 |
| Ram Navami | Thu, Mar 26 |
| Mahavir Jayanti | Tue, Mar 31 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 3 |
| Buddha Purnima | Fri, May 1 |
| Independence Day | Sat, Aug 15 |
| Gandhi Jayanti | Fri, Oct 2 |
| Dussehra | Tue, Oct 20 |
| Diwali | Sun, Nov 8 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 |
2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Republic Day | Tue, Jan 26 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Tue, Mar 9 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Mar 26 |
| Independence Day | Sun, Aug 15 |
| Gandhi Jayanti | Sat, Oct 2 |
| Christmas Day | Sat, Dec 25 |
2028
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Republic Day | Wed, Jan 26 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Sat, Feb 26 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 14 |
| Independence Day | Tue, Aug 15 |
| Gandhi Jayanti | Mon, Oct 2 |
| Christmas Day | Mon, Dec 25 |
2029
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Republic Day | Fri, Jan 26 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Wed, Feb 14 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Mar 30 |
| Independence Day | Wed, Aug 15 |
| Gandhi Jayanti | Tue, Oct 2 |
| Christmas Day | Tue, Dec 25 |
2030
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Republic Day | Sat, Jan 26 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Mon, Feb 4 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 19 |
| Independence Day | Thu, Aug 15 |
| Gandhi Jayanti | Wed, Oct 2 |
| Christmas Day | Wed, Dec 25 |
Daylight Saving Time
Delhi does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset stays fixed at UTC+5:30 year-round.
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Time Converters from Delhi
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Delhi
What time zone is Delhi in?
Delhi, India uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone. It is currently on IST (UTC+5:30). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Delhi observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Delhi does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so it stays on UTC+5:30 all year round and never changes its clocks.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Delhi today?
The sun rises at 6:19 AM and sets at 5:56 PM in Delhi today, giving 11h 36m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Delhi and New York City?
New York City is 9 hours and 30 minutes behind Delhi right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Delhi?
Delhi is currently UTC+5:30. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.