Delhi to Houston Time Difference
Houston is 10 hours and 30 minutes behind Delhi. When it's 07:04:02 PM in Delhi, it's 08:34:02 AM in Houston.
How Many Hours Behind Is Houston From Delhi?
Houston is 10 hours and 30 minutes behind Delhi. So Delhi is 10 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Houston looking the other way — the same gap, described from the other end.
In practice that means a working day in Delhi starts when it is already 10:30 PM the previous day in Houston. The gap is not fixed all year: it becomes 11 hours and 30 minutes on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Houston changes its clocks.
Best Time to Call Delhi and Houston
Standard 9-to-5 hours in Delhi and Houston never overlap, so someone has to take the call outside their working day. The most workable window is 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Delhi, which is 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM in Houston.
both at work Delhi only Houston only neither — hours shown along the strip are Delhi local time.
Convert a Specific Time
Pick any date and time in Delhi to see the exact equivalent in Houston.
Common Times Converted
Delhi time on the left, Houston time on the right.
Delhi to Houston: Full 24-Hour Conversion Table
Based on today, Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Delhi. Shaded rows are working hours; the darker shade marks the hours when both cities are at work.
| Delhi | Houston | Working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:30 PM prev day | Houston only |
| 1:00 AM | 2:30 PM prev day | Houston only |
| 2:00 AM | 3:30 PM prev day | Houston only |
| 3:00 AM | 4:30 PM prev day | Houston only |
| 4:00 AM | 5:30 PM prev day | — |
| 5:00 AM | 6:30 PM prev day | — |
| 6:00 AM | 7:30 PM prev day | — |
| 7:00 AM | 8:30 PM prev day | — |
| 8:00 AM | 9:30 PM prev day | — |
| 9:00 AM | 10:30 PM prev day | Delhi only |
| 10:00 AM | 11:30 PM prev day | Delhi only |
| 11:00 AM | 12:30 AM | Delhi only |
| 12:00 PM | 1:30 AM | Delhi only |
| 1:00 PM | 2:30 AM | Delhi only |
| 2:00 PM | 3:30 AM | Delhi only |
| 3:00 PM | 4:30 AM | Delhi only |
| 4:00 PM | 5:30 AM | Delhi only |
| 5:00 PM | 6:30 AM | — |
| 6:00 PM | 7:30 AM | — |
| 7:00 PM | 8:30 AM | — |
| 8:00 PM | 9:30 AM | Houston only |
| 9:00 PM | 10:30 AM | Houston only |
| 10:00 PM | 11:30 AM | Houston only |
| 11:00 PM | 12:30 PM | Houston only |
Understanding the Delhi – Houston Time Difference
Delhi runs on Asia/Kolkata, currently IST (UTC+5:30). Houston runs on America/Chicago, currently CDT (UTC-5:00). The gap of 10 hours and 30 minutes is simply the distance between those two offsets.
Houston observes Daylight Saving Time and Delhi does not, so the gap between them shifts by an hour twice a year. The next shift is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Houston adjusts its clocks and the difference becomes 11 hours and 30 minutes. Anything scheduled across that date needs checking again.
Full clock-change dates: Daylight Saving Time in India · Daylight Saving Time in the United States.
Delhi today
Houston today
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Delhi and Houston?
Houston is currently 10 hours and 30 minutes behind Delhi. That gap becomes 11 hours and 30 minutes on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Houston changes its clocks.
How many hours behind is Houston from Delhi?
Houston is 10 hours and 30 minutes behind Delhi. Looking at it the other way, Delhi is 10 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Houston.
What time is it in Houston when it is 9:00 AM in Delhi?
When it is 9:00 AM in Delhi, it is 10:30 PM the previous day in Houston.
Is Houston ahead of or behind Delhi?
Houston is 10 hours and 30 minutes behind Delhi. Delhi reaches each point in the day first, so Houston is still getting started while the Delhi working day is finishing.
What is the best time to call between Delhi and Houston?
Standard business hours in Delhi and Houston do not overlap at all, so one side has to step outside the 9-to-5. The most workable window is 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Delhi, which is 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM in Houston.
Does the time difference between Delhi and Houston change during the year?
Yes. Houston observes Daylight Saving Time and Delhi does not, so the gap between them shifts during the year. It changes to 11 hours and 30 minutes on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
What time zones are Delhi and Houston in?
Delhi uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, currently IST (UTC+5:30). Houston uses America/Chicago, currently CDT (UTC-5:00).