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 BST

-4h 30m

Delhi

ISTSOURCE

India · UTC+05:30

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

BST

UTC+01:00☀ DST active

HH07

MM30

07:30 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Delhi

BST

12:00 AM

7:30 PM-1

2:00 AM

9:30 PM-1

4:00 AM

11:30 PM-1

6:00 AM

1:30 AM

8:00 AM

3:30 AM

10:00 AM

5:30 AM

12:00 PM

7:30 AM

2:00 PM

9:30 AM

4:00 PM

11:30 AM

6:00 PM

1:30 PM

8:00 PM

3:30 PM

10:00 PM

5:30 PM

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

IST and BST on the World Map

The map below highlights the IST (India Standard Time) and BST (British Summer Time) timezone regions across the globe.

IST Zone

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BST 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

BST – British Summer Time

UTC+01:00

British Summer Time (BST, UTC+01:00) is the daylight saving period in the United Kingdom, running from late March to late October.

Countries in BST

United Kingdom

Major Cities in BST

LondonBirminghamManchesterGlasgowEdinburghCardiffBelfastLiverpoolBristolLeeds

Key Facts about BST

•BST runs from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October.
•BST is exactly one hour ahead of GMT, the UK's standard time.
•During BST, London is 4 hours ahead of New York while the US is on Eastern Daylight Time.
•The Isle of Man and the Channel Islands also observe BST.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to BST

Learn more about BST 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 BST

Delhi runs on India Standard Time (IST) at UTC+05:30. BST runs on British Summer Time (BST) at UTC+01:00. That puts Delhi 4 hours 30 minutes behind BST — a difference of -4h 30m at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Delhi it is 4:30 AM in BST. Midnight in Delhi is 7:30 PM in BST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Delhi to BST time conversion table

Delhi (IST)	BST (BST)	Day
12:00 AM	7:30 PM	previous day
6:00 AM	1:30 AM	same day
7:00 AM	2:30 AM	same day
8:00 AM	3:30 AM	same day
9:00 AM	4:30 AM	same day
12:00 PM	7:30 AM	same day
3:00 PM	10:30 AM	same day
5:00 PM	12:30 PM	same day
6:00 PM	1:30 PM	same day
9:00 PM	4:30 PM	same day

Why people convert Delhi to BST time

Scheduling a call from Delhi to BST: a 10:00 AM start in Delhi lands at 5:30 AM in BST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Delhi and BST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 1:30 PM and 5:00 PM IST time (9:00 AM–12:30 PM BST). That is roughly 3 hours 30 minutes of usable overlap.
Watching a live event or market open: Delhi viewers need 4:30 AM in BST to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 4:30 AM if the event is anchored to Delhi.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM IST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -4h 30m gap is not.
Block 1:30 PM–5:00 PM IST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Delhi and need BST colleagues present.

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 BST (British Summer Time)

British Summer Time (BST) is the daylight saving period in the United Kingdom, when clocks move one hour forward from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+00:00) to UTC+01:00. It runs from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland all follow it, along with the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands of Jersey and Guernsey. During BST, London is one hour ahead of UTC, four hours ahead of New York on Eastern Daylight Time, and five hours ahead of New York once the United States returns to Eastern Standard Time in November. BST is also used to abbreviate Bangladesh Standard Time (UTC+06:00), which is listed separately on this site.

Best time to call between Delhi and BST

Both Delhi and BST sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 1:30 PM–5:00 PM IST, which is 9:00 AM–12:30 PM BST. That gives roughly 3 hours and 30 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Delhi and BST overlap for about 3 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.

Delhi is 4 hours 30 minutes behind BST (IST UTC+05:30 → BST UTC+01:00). The shared working window is 1:30 PM–5:00 PM IST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info

Delhi

Does not observe DST

BST

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026

Learn More About Time

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History of Timekeeping

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How Time Zones Work

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Delhi and BST?

Delhi (IST, UTC+05:30) is 4 hours 30 minutes behind BST (BST, UTC+01:00). The gap is currently -4h 30m.

How do I convert Delhi time to BST time?

Add -4h 30m to Delhi local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Delhi is 4:30 AM in BST.

What time is it in BST right now?

BST uses BST at UTC+01:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -4h 30m offset from Delhi.

What is the best time to call BST from Delhi?

Call between 1:30 PM and 5:00 PM IST — that maps to 9:00 AM–12:30 PM BST and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is behind, Delhi or BST?

Delhi is 4 hours 30 minutes behind BST. When it is 12:00 PM in Delhi it is 7:30 AM in BST.

Do Delhi and BST use different time zones?

Delhi (India) uses IST at UTC+05:30, while BST uses BST at UTC+01:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Kolkata and Europe/London.

Does daylight saving time affect the Delhi–BST difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -4h 30m offset between Delhi and BST 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 BST?

Not normally. The -4h 30m gap only pushes the date over the previous day.

What is the time difference between Delhi and BST?

BST is -4h 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.