Tokyo to Delhi
-3h 30mTokyo
JSTSOURCEDelhi
ISTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
JST and IST on the World Map
The map below highlights the JST (Japan Standard Time) and IST (India Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
JST – Japan Standard Time
UTC+09:00Japan Standard Time (JST) is the time zone for Japan, 9 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Japan does not observe daylight saving time.
- •Tokyo is the most populous metropolitan area in the world.
- •The Tokyo Stock Exchange operates from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM JST.
- •JST is 14 hours ahead of EST and 9 hours ahead of GMT.
IST – India Standard Time
UTC+05:30India Standard Time (IST) is the time zone for India and Sri Lanka, 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC.
- •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.
About Tokyo
WikipediaTokyo operates on Japan Standard Time (JST), which is 14 hours ahead of New York. As Asia's largest financial hub, Tokyo trading hours are crucial for global markets.
The Tokyo subway system moves approximately 8.7 million passengers daily.
About Delhi
WikipediaDelhi 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.
Delhi serves as India's political capital while Mumbai is the financial capital.
Tokyo vs Delhi: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Tokyo runs on Japan Standard Time (JST) at UTC+09:00. Delhi runs on India Standard Time (IST) at UTC+05:30. That puts Tokyo 3 hours 30 minutes behind Delhi — a difference of -3h 30m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo it is 5:30 AM in Delhi. Midnight in Tokyo is 8:30 PM in Delhi. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Tokyo to Delhi time conversion table
| Tokyo (JST) | Delhi (IST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:30 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 2:30 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 3:30 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 4:30 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 5:30 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 8:30 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 11:30 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:30 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:30 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:30 PM | same day |
Why people convert Tokyo to Delhi time
- Scheduling a call from Tokyo to Delhi: a 10:00 AM start in Tokyo lands at 6:30 AM in Delhi, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Tokyo and Delhi are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 12:30 PM and 5:00 PM JST time (9:00 AM–1:30 PM IST). That is roughly 4 hours 30 minutes of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Tokyo is 4:30 PM in Delhi makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM JST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -3h 30m gap is not.
- Block 12:30 PM–5:00 PM JST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Tokyo and need Delhi colleagues present.
About JST (Japan Standard Time)
Japan Standard Time (JST) is the standard time zone for all of Japan. Japan does not observe daylight saving time. JST is 9 hours ahead of UTC and 14 hours ahead of EST. The Tokyo Stock Exchange, the world's third largest by market capitalization, operates on JST. South Korea uses the same offset (KST) but it is a distinct time zone.
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.
Best time to call between Tokyo and Delhi
Both Tokyo and Delhi sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 12:30 PM–5:00 PM JST, which is 9:00 AM–1:30 PM IST. That gives roughly 4 hours and 30 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Tokyo and Delhi overlap for about 4 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Tokyo is 3 hours 30 minutes behind Delhi (JST UTC+09:00 → IST UTC+05:30). The shared working window is 12:30 PM–5:00 PM JST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Delhi?
Tokyo (JST, UTC+09:00) is 3 hours 30 minutes behind Delhi (IST, UTC+05:30). The gap is currently -3h 30m.
How do I convert Tokyo time to Delhi time?
Add -3h 30m to Tokyo local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Tokyo is 5:30 AM in Delhi.
What time is it in Delhi right now?
Delhi uses IST at UTC+05:30. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -3h 30m offset from Tokyo.
What is the best time to call Delhi from Tokyo?
Call between 12:30 PM and 5:00 PM JST — that maps to 9:00 AM–1:30 PM IST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Tokyo or Delhi?
Tokyo is 3 hours 30 minutes behind Delhi. When it is 12:00 PM in Tokyo it is 8:30 AM in Delhi.
Do Tokyo and Delhi use different time zones?
Tokyo (Japan) uses JST at UTC+09:00, while Delhi (India) uses IST at UTC+05:30. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Tokyo and Asia/Kolkata.
Does daylight saving time affect the Tokyo–Delhi difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -3h 30m offset between Tokyo and Delhi is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Tokyo's time zone?
JST also covers Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya, Sapporo, Kyoto, Kobe, Fukuoka and 1 more.
Which countries use JST, Tokyo's zone?
JST is used in Japan.
Is there a day difference between Tokyo and Delhi?
Not normally. The -3h 30m gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Delhi?
Delhi is -3h 30m from Tokyo.
What timezone is Tokyo in?
Tokyo operates on Japan Standard Time (JST), which is 14 hours ahead of New York. As Asia's largest financial hub, Tokyo trading hours are crucial for global markets.
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.
What are the business hours in Tokyo?
Standard business hours in Tokyo are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM JST.
What are the business hours in Delhi?
Standard business hours in Delhi are 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM IST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Tokyo and Delhi?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Tokyo works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM JST and Delhi works 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM IST (-3h 30m difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Tokyo and Delhi?
Tokyo uses JPY (¥) while Delhi uses INR (₹). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Tokyo and Delhi compare in size?
Tokyo has a population of approximately 14 million (metro: 37.4 million), while Delhi has approximately 11 million (metro: 32.9 million).
What are the major landmarks in Tokyo and Delhi?
Tokyo is known for Tokyo Tower, Shibuya Crossing, Senso-ji Temple. Delhi is famous for India Gate, Red Fort, Qutub Minar.
Do Tokyo and Delhi have stock exchanges?
Yes. Tokyo has the TSE (Tokyo Stock Exchange) and Delhi has the NSE (National Stock Exchange). The -3h 30m time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use JST (Japan Standard Time)?
JST is used in Japan.
Does JST observe daylight saving time?
No, JST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+09:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about JST?
Japan does not observe daylight saving time. Tokyo is the most populous metropolitan area in the world.
Which cities are in the IST timezone?
Major cities in the IST timezone include Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad.
What is the UTC offset for IST?
India Standard Time (IST) is at UTC+05:30.
What should I know about the IST timezone?
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.
When is it midnight in Tokyo, what time is it in Delhi?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Tokyo (JST), it is -3h 30m later in Delhi (IST).
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