Los Angeles to Delhi Time Difference
Delhi is 12 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Los Angeles. When it's 05:57:41 AM in Los Angeles, it's 06:27:41 PM in Delhi.
How Many Hours Ahead Is Delhi From Los Angeles?
Delhi is 12 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Los Angeles. So Los Angeles is 12 hours and 30 minutes behind Delhi looking the other way — the same gap, described from the other end.
In practice that means a working day in Los Angeles starts when it is already 9:30 PM in Delhi. The gap is not fixed all year: it becomes 13 hours and 30 minutes on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Los Angeles changes its clocks.
Best Time to Call Los Angeles and Delhi
Standard 9-to-5 hours in Los Angeles and Delhi never overlap, so someone has to take the call outside their working day. The most workable window is 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM in Los Angeles, which is 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM in Delhi.
both at work Los Angeles only Delhi only neither — hours shown along the strip are Los Angeles local time.
Convert a Specific Time
Pick any date and time in Los Angeles to see the exact equivalent in Delhi.
Common Times Converted
Los Angeles time on the left, Delhi time on the right.
Los Angeles to Delhi: Full 24-Hour Conversion Table
Based on today, Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Los Angeles. Shaded rows are working hours; the darker shade marks the hours when both cities are at work.
| Los Angeles | Delhi | Working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:30 PM | Delhi only |
| 1:00 AM | 1:30 PM | Delhi only |
| 2:00 AM | 2:30 PM | Delhi only |
| 3:00 AM | 3:30 PM | Delhi only |
| 4:00 AM | 4:30 PM | Delhi only |
| 5:00 AM | 5:30 PM | — |
| 6:00 AM | 6:30 PM | — |
| 7:00 AM | 7:30 PM | — |
| 8:00 AM | 8:30 PM | — |
| 9:00 AM | 9:30 PM | Los Angeles only |
| 10:00 AM | 10:30 PM | Los Angeles only |
| 11:00 AM | 11:30 PM | Los Angeles only |
| 12:00 PM | 12:30 AM next day | Los Angeles only |
| 1:00 PM | 1:30 AM next day | Los Angeles only |
| 2:00 PM | 2:30 AM next day | Los Angeles only |
| 3:00 PM | 3:30 AM next day | Los Angeles only |
| 4:00 PM | 4:30 AM next day | Los Angeles only |
| 5:00 PM | 5:30 AM next day | — |
| 6:00 PM | 6:30 AM next day | — |
| 7:00 PM | 7:30 AM next day | — |
| 8:00 PM | 8:30 AM next day | — |
| 9:00 PM | 9:30 AM next day | Delhi only |
| 10:00 PM | 10:30 AM next day | Delhi only |
| 11:00 PM | 11:30 AM next day | Delhi only |
Understanding the Los Angeles – Delhi Time Difference
Los Angeles runs on America/Los_Angeles, currently PDT (UTC-7:00). Delhi runs on Asia/Kolkata, currently IST (UTC+5:30). The gap of 12 hours and 30 minutes is simply the distance between those two offsets.
Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 the United States · Daylight Saving Time in India.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Delhi?
Delhi is currently 12 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Los Angeles. That gap becomes 13 hours and 30 minutes on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Los Angeles changes its clocks.
How many hours ahead is Delhi from Los Angeles?
Delhi is 12 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Los Angeles. Looking at it the other way, Los Angeles is 12 hours and 30 minutes behind Delhi.
What time is it in Delhi when it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles?
When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 9:30 PM in Delhi.
Is Delhi ahead of or behind Los Angeles?
Delhi is 12 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Los Angeles. Delhi reaches each point in the day first, so its working day is already finishing while Los Angeles is still getting started.
What is the best time to call between Los Angeles and Delhi?
Standard business hours in Los Angeles and Delhi 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 10:00 AM in Los Angeles, which is 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM in Delhi.
Does the time difference between Los Angeles and Delhi change during the year?
Yes. Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles and Delhi in?
Los Angeles uses the America/Los_Angeles time zone, currently PDT (UTC-7:00). Delhi uses Asia/Kolkata, currently IST (UTC+5:30).