Delhi to Seattle Time Difference
Seattle is 12 hours and 30 minutes behind Delhi. When it's 07:03:39 PM in Delhi, it's 06:33:39 AM in Seattle.
How Many Hours Behind Is Seattle From Delhi?
Seattle is 12 hours and 30 minutes behind Delhi. So Delhi is 12 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Seattle 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 8:30 PM the previous day in Seattle. The gap is not fixed all year: it becomes 13 hours and 30 minutes on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Seattle changes its clocks.
Best Time to Call Delhi and Seattle
Standard 9-to-5 hours in Delhi and Seattle never overlap, so someone has to take the call outside their working day. The most workable window is 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Delhi, which is 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM in Seattle.
both at work Delhi only Seattle 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 Seattle.
Common Times Converted
Delhi time on the left, Seattle time on the right.
Delhi to Seattle: 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 | Seattle | Working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:30 AM prev day | Seattle only |
| 1:00 AM | 12:30 PM prev day | Seattle only |
| 2:00 AM | 1:30 PM prev day | Seattle only |
| 3:00 AM | 2:30 PM prev day | Seattle only |
| 4:00 AM | 3:30 PM prev day | Seattle only |
| 5:00 AM | 4:30 PM prev day | Seattle only |
| 6:00 AM | 5:30 PM prev day | — |
| 7:00 AM | 6:30 PM prev day | — |
| 8:00 AM | 7:30 PM prev day | — |
| 9:00 AM | 8:30 PM prev day | Delhi only |
| 10:00 AM | 9:30 PM prev day | Delhi only |
| 11:00 AM | 10:30 PM prev day | Delhi only |
| 12:00 PM | 11:30 PM prev day | Delhi only |
| 1:00 PM | 12:30 AM | Delhi only |
| 2:00 PM | 1:30 AM | Delhi only |
| 3:00 PM | 2:30 AM | Delhi only |
| 4:00 PM | 3:30 AM | Delhi only |
| 5:00 PM | 4:30 AM | — |
| 6:00 PM | 5:30 AM | — |
| 7:00 PM | 6:30 AM | — |
| 8:00 PM | 7:30 AM | — |
| 9:00 PM | 8:30 AM | — |
| 10:00 PM | 9:30 AM | Seattle only |
| 11:00 PM | 10:30 AM | Seattle only |
Understanding the Delhi – Seattle Time Difference
Delhi runs on Asia/Kolkata, currently IST (UTC+5:30). Seattle runs on America/Los_Angeles, currently PDT (UTC-7:00). The gap of 12 hours and 30 minutes is simply the distance between those two offsets.
Seattle 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 Seattle adjusts its clocks and the difference becomes 13 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Delhi and Seattle?
Seattle is currently 12 hours and 30 minutes behind Delhi. That gap becomes 13 hours and 30 minutes on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Seattle changes its clocks.
How many hours behind is Seattle from Delhi?
Seattle is 12 hours and 30 minutes behind Delhi. Looking at it the other way, Delhi is 12 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Seattle.
What time is it in Seattle when it is 9:00 AM in Delhi?
When it is 9:00 AM in Delhi, it is 8:30 PM the previous day in Seattle.
Is Seattle ahead of or behind Delhi?
Seattle is 12 hours and 30 minutes behind Delhi. Delhi reaches each point in the day first, so Seattle is still getting started while the Delhi working day is finishing.
What is the best time to call between Delhi and Seattle?
Standard business hours in Delhi and Seattle do not overlap at all, so one side has to step outside the 9-to-5. The most workable window is 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Delhi, which is 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM in Seattle.
Does the time difference between Delhi and Seattle change during the year?
Yes. Seattle observes Daylight Saving Time and Delhi does not, so the gap between them shifts during the year. It changes to 13 hours and 30 minutes on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
What time zones are Delhi and Seattle in?
Delhi uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, currently IST (UTC+5:30). Seattle uses America/Los_Angeles, currently PDT (UTC-7:00).