Does it account for Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, our converter uses the IANA timezone database, which includes all current DST rules for every timezone in the world.

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks. All timezones are defined as offsets from UTC.

Can I compare multiple timezones at once?

Yes, you can add multiple cities or timezones and see the equivalent times side by side.

How many timezones are there in the world?

There are 38 distinct UTC offsets in use, ranging from UTC-12 to UTC+14. This includes half-hour (UTC+5:30 India, UTC+9:30 Australia) and 45-minute offsets (UTC+5:45 Nepal, UTC+8:45 Australia).

What is the International Date Line?

The International Date Line (IDL) runs roughly along the 180° meridian in the Pacific Ocean. When you cross it westward, you gain a day; crossing eastward, you lose a day.

Why do some timezones have 30 or 45 minute offsets?

Countries chose offsets that best matched their solar noon. India uses UTC+5:30 and Nepal uses UTC+5:45 because standard hourly offsets didn't align well with their geography.

Which country has the most timezones?

France has the most (12 timezones) due to overseas territories. Russia spans 11 timezones. The US has 6 (including Hawaii and Alaska).

Delhi to AKST

-14h 30m

Delhi

ISTSOURCE

India · UTC+05:30

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

AKST

UTC-08:00☀ DST active

HH09

MM30

(previous day)21:30 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Delhi

AKST

12:00 AM

10:30 AM-1

2:00 AM

12:30 PM-1

4:00 AM

2:30 PM-1

6:00 AM

4:30 PM-1

8:00 AM

6:30 PM-1

10:00 AM

8:30 PM-1

12:00 PM

10:30 PM-1

2:00 PM

12:30 AM

4:00 PM

2:30 AM

6:00 PM

4:30 AM

8:00 PM

6:30 AM

10:00 PM

8:30 AM

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

IST and AKST on the World Map

The map below highlights the IST (India Standard Time) and AKST (Alaska Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

IST Zone

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AKST Zone

Explore all world timezones interactively →

IST – India Standard Time

UTC+05:30

India Standard Time (IST) is the time zone for India and Sri Lanka, 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC.

Countries in IST

IndiaSri Lanka

Major Cities in IST

MumbaiDelhiBangaloreKolkataChennaiHyderabadPuneAhmedabadColomboJaipurLucknowSurat

Key Facts about IST

•India is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST and 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT.
•India uses a single time zone despite spanning 30° of longitude.
•IST is one of only a handful of time zones with a 30-minute offset.
•IST is the most populous single time zone in the world with over 1.4 billion people.
•The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) operate on IST.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+05:30 year-round

Learn more about IST on Wikipedia

AKST – Alaska Standard Time

UTC-09:00

Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is the time zone for the state of Alaska, 9 hours behind UTC.

Countries in AKST

United States (Alaska)

Major Cities in AKST

AnchorageFairbanksJuneauSitkaWasilla

Key Facts about AKST

•Alaska is the largest US state by area but has only about 730,000 residents.
•Anchorage is the most populous city in AKST with about 290,000 people.
•The Aleutian Islands use HAST instead of AKST.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to AKDT

Learn more about AKST on Wikipedia

About Delhi

Wikipedia

Delhi operates on India Standard Time (IST), UTC+5:30. As India's capital, Delhi time is synchronized with Mumbai and India's National Stock Exchange.

Population:11 million

Metro:32.9 million

Business Hours:9:30 AM - 5:30 PM IST

Currency:INR (₹)

Stock Exchange:NSE (National Stock Exchange)

Key Landmarks

India GateRed FortQutub MinarLotus TempleHumayun's Tomb

Did You Know?

Delhi serves as India's political capital while Mumbai is the financial capital.

Learn more about IST timezone →

Comparing Time Zones: Delhi and AKST

Delhi runs on India Standard Time (IST) at UTC+05:30. AKST runs on Alaska Standard Time (AKST) at UTC-09:00. That puts Delhi 14 hours 30 minutes behind AKST — a difference of -14h 30m at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Delhi it is 6:30 PM in AKST on the previous day. Midnight in Delhi is 9:30 AM in AKST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Delhi to AKST time conversion table

Delhi (IST)	AKST (AKST)	Day
12:00 AM	9:30 AM	previous day
6:00 AM	3:30 PM	previous day
7:00 AM	4:30 PM	previous day
8:00 AM	5:30 PM	previous day
9:00 AM	6:30 PM	previous day
12:00 PM	9:30 PM	previous day
3:00 PM	12:30 AM	same day
5:00 PM	2:30 AM	same day
6:00 PM	3:30 AM	same day
9:00 PM	6:30 AM	same day

Why people convert Delhi to AKST time

Scheduling a call from Delhi to AKST: a 10:00 AM start in Delhi lands at 7:30 PM in AKST the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Handling a -14h 30m gap: Delhi and AKST have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in AKST is 6:30 PM in Delhi.
Coordinating a Delhi-based team with AKST contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM IST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -14h 30m gap is not.
With a -14h 30m gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Delhi takes the early slot, the next week AKST does.

About IST (India Standard Time)

India Standard Time (IST) is the time observed throughout India and Sri Lanka. It is based on the 82.5°E meridian, passing through Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh. India uses a single time zone despite spanning roughly 30° of longitude, which has been debated. IST does not observe daylight saving time. India is the world's most populous country, making IST one of the most-used time zones globally. The IT outsourcing industry and call centers operate primarily on IST, making the EST-to-IST conversion one of the most searched timezone conversions.

About AKST (Alaska Standard Time)

Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is used in nearly all of Alaska. Due to Alaska's vast geographic size, the Aleutian Islands use Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time instead. During summer months, Alaska switches to Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT, UTC-08:00).

Best time to call between Delhi and AKST

With a -14h 30m offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. AKST opens at 9:00 AM AKST, which is 6:30 PM in Delhi, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.

Business hours overlap

Delhi and AKST have no shared working hours because of the -14h 30m gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.

Delhi is 14 hours 30 minutes behind AKST (IST UTC+05:30 → AKST UTC-09:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info

Delhi

Does not observe DST

AKST

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

🌍

How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

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Daylight Saving Time

DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Delhi and AKST?

Delhi (IST, UTC+05:30) is 14 hours 30 minutes behind AKST (AKST, UTC-09:00). The gap is currently -14h 30m.

How do I convert Delhi time to AKST time?

Add -14h 30m to Delhi local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Delhi is 6:30 PM in AKST (previous day).

What time is it in AKST right now?

AKST uses AKST at UTC-09:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -14h 30m offset from Delhi.

What is the best time to call AKST from Delhi?

There is no shared working-hours window because of the -14h 30m gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Delhi, which is 10:30 PM in AKST.

Which is behind, Delhi or AKST?

Delhi is 14 hours 30 minutes behind AKST. When it is 12:00 PM in Delhi it is 9:30 PM in AKST.

Do Delhi and AKST use different time zones?

Delhi (India) uses IST at UTC+05:30, while AKST uses AKST at UTC-09:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Kolkata and America/Anchorage.

Does daylight saving time affect the Delhi–AKST difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -14h 30m offset between Delhi and AKST is fixed all year.

Which other cities share Delhi's time zone?

IST also covers Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad and 4 more.

Which countries use IST, Delhi's zone?

IST is used in India, Sri Lanka.

Is there a day difference between Delhi and AKST?

Sometimes. The -14h 30m gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Delhi already falls on the in AKST.

What is the time difference between Delhi and AKST?

AKST is -14h 30m from Delhi.

What timezone is Delhi in?

Delhi operates on India Standard Time (IST), UTC+5:30. As India's capital, Delhi time is synchronized with Mumbai and India's National Stock Exchange.