Seattle to Delhi Time Difference
Delhi is 12 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Seattle. When it's 06:33:39 AM in Seattle, it's 07:03:39 PM in Delhi.
How Many Hours Ahead Is Delhi From Seattle?
Delhi is 12 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Seattle. So Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Seattle changes its clocks.
Best Time to Call Seattle and Delhi
Standard 9-to-5 hours in Seattle 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 Seattle, which is 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM in Delhi.
both at work Seattle only Delhi only neither — hours shown along the strip are Seattle local time.
Convert a Specific Time
Pick any date and time in Seattle to see the exact equivalent in Delhi.
Common Times Converted
Seattle time on the left, Delhi time on the right.
Seattle to Delhi: Full 24-Hour Conversion Table
Based on today, Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Seattle. Shaded rows are working hours; the darker shade marks the hours when both cities are at work.
| Seattle | 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 | Seattle only |
| 10:00 AM | 10:30 PM | Seattle only |
| 11:00 AM | 11:30 PM | Seattle only |
| 12:00 PM | 12:30 AM next day | Seattle only |
| 1:00 PM | 1:30 AM next day | Seattle only |
| 2:00 PM | 2:30 AM next day | Seattle only |
| 3:00 PM | 3:30 AM next day | Seattle only |
| 4:00 PM | 4:30 AM next day | Seattle 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 Seattle – Delhi Time Difference
Seattle 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.
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 the United States · Daylight Saving Time in India.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Seattle and Delhi?
Delhi is currently 12 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Seattle. That gap becomes 13 hours and 30 minutes on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Seattle changes its clocks.
How many hours ahead is Delhi from Seattle?
Delhi is 12 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Seattle. Looking at it the other way, Seattle is 12 hours and 30 minutes behind Delhi.
What time is it in Delhi when it is 9:00 AM in Seattle?
When it is 9:00 AM in Seattle, it is 9:30 PM in Delhi.
Is Delhi ahead of or behind Seattle?
Delhi is 12 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Seattle. Delhi reaches each point in the day first, so its working day is already finishing while Seattle is still getting started.
What is the best time to call between Seattle and Delhi?
Standard business hours in Seattle 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 Seattle, which is 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM in Delhi.
Does the time difference between Seattle and Delhi 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 Seattle and Delhi in?
Seattle uses the America/Los_Angeles time zone, currently PDT (UTC-7:00). Delhi uses Asia/Kolkata, currently IST (UTC+5:30).