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Time difference between Beijing and Delhi

Delhi is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Beijing

Beijing, China is UTC+8 · Delhi, India is UTC+5:30 — on standard time

The gap holds all year

Neither city changes its clocks — Beijing does not change its clocks and Delhi does not change its clocks — so 2 hours 30 minutes is the difference in January and in July alike. That is worth knowing about this pair specifically, because most international pairs do move and a recurring meeting between them does not need checking twice a year.

When they can both be at their desks

Nine-to-five in both cities overlaps for 5.5 hours — 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM in Beijing, the same moment as 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM in Delhi.

Beijing to Delhi, hour by hour

BeijingDelhi
12:00 AM9:30 PM (previous day)
1:00 AM10:30 PM (previous day)
2:00 AM11:30 PM (previous day)
3:00 AM12:30 AM
4:00 AM1:30 AM
5:00 AM2:30 AM
6:00 AM3:30 AM
7:00 AM4:30 AM
8:00 AM5:30 AM
9:00 AM6:30 AM
10:00 AM7:30 AM
11:00 AM8:30 AM
12:00 PM9:30 AM
1:00 PM10:30 AM
2:00 PM11:30 AM
3:00 PM12:30 PM
4:00 PM1:30 PM
5:00 PM2:30 PM
6:00 PM3:30 PM
7:00 PM4:30 PM
8:00 PM5:30 PM
9:00 PM6:30 PM
10:00 PM7:30 PM
11:00 PM8:30 PM

On the usual gap of 2 hours 30 minutes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Beijing and Delhi?

Delhi is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Beijing for most of the year. The gap never changes: Beijing does not change its clocks and Delhi does not change its clocks.

Is Delhi ahead of Beijing?

No — Delhi is 2 hours 30 minutes behind. Beijing is UTC+8 and Delhi is UTC+5:30 on standard time.

What time is 9 AM in Beijing in Delhi?

6:30 AM, on the usual gap.

When can Beijing and Delhi meet?

Standard nine-to-five hours overlap for 5.5 hours: 11:30 AM–5:00 PM in Beijing, which is 9:00 AM–2:30 PM in Delhi.

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