Delhi to EDT
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EDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
IST and EDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the IST (India Standard Time) and EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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.
EDT – Eastern Daylight Time
UTC-04:00Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is the daylight saving time observed in the Eastern Time Zone, 4 hours behind UTC.
- •EDT is observed from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November.
- •During EDT, the US East Coast is only 4 hours behind London (instead of 5).
- •Not all EST locations switch to EDT – Panama and Jamaica stay on EST year-round.
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.
Delhi to EDT Time Difference – Complete Guide
Delhi runs on India Standard Time (IST) at UTC+05:30. EDT runs on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at UTC-04:00. That puts Delhi 9 hours 30 minutes behind EDT — a difference of -9h 30m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Delhi it is 11:30 PM in EDT on the previous day. Midnight in Delhi is 2:30 PM in EDT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Delhi to EDT time conversion table
| Delhi (IST) | EDT (EDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:30 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 8:30 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 9:30 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 10:30 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 11:30 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 2:30 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 5:30 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 7:30 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 8:30 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 11:30 AM | same day |
Why people convert Delhi to EDT time
- Scheduling a call from Delhi to EDT: a 10:00 AM start in Delhi lands at 12:30 AM in EDT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -9h 30m gap: Delhi and EDT 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 EDT is 11:30 PM in Delhi.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking EDT local time against Delhi keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -9h 30m offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM IST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -9h 30m gap is not.
- With a -9h 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 EDT 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 EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is used during the summer months (second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November) in the Eastern Time Zone. During EDT, clocks are advanced by one hour to take advantage of longer daylight hours. Not all locations in the Eastern Time Zone observe DST – Panama, Jamaica, and most of the Caribbean remain on EST year-round.
Best time to call between Delhi and EDT
With a -9h 30m offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. EDT opens at 9:00 AM EDT, which is 11:30 PM in Delhi, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Delhi and EDT have no shared working hours because of the -9h 30m gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Delhi is 9 hours 30 minutes behind EDT (IST UTC+05:30 → EDT UTC-04:00). 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
EDT
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-05:00 · DST: UTC-04:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Delhi and EDT?
Delhi (IST, UTC+05:30) is 9 hours 30 minutes behind EDT (EDT, UTC-04:00). The gap is currently -9h 30m.
How do I convert Delhi time to EDT time?
Add -9h 30m to Delhi local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Delhi is 11:30 PM in EDT (previous day).
What time is it in EDT right now?
EDT uses EDT at UTC-04:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -9h 30m offset from Delhi.
What is the best time to call EDT from Delhi?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -9h 30m gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Delhi, which is 3:30 AM in EDT.
Which is behind, Delhi or EDT?
Delhi is 9 hours 30 minutes behind EDT. When it is 12:00 PM in Delhi it is 2:30 AM in EDT.
Do Delhi and EDT use different time zones?
Delhi (India) uses IST at UTC+05:30, while EDT uses EDT at UTC-04:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Kolkata and America/New_York.
Does daylight saving time affect the Delhi–EDT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -9h 30m offset between Delhi and EDT 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 EDT?
Not normally. The -9h 30m gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Delhi and EDT?
EDT is -9h 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.
What timezone is EDT in?
EDT operates on its local timezone.
What are the business hours in Delhi?
Standard business hours in Delhi are 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM IST.
Which countries use IST (India Standard Time)?
IST is used in India, Sri Lanka.
Does IST observe daylight saving time?
No, IST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+05:30 year-round.
What are some interesting 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.
Which cities are in the EDT timezone?
Major cities in the EDT timezone include New York City, Washington D.C., Toronto, Miami, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Montreal.
What is the UTC offset for EDT?
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is at UTC-04:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to EST.
What should I know about the EDT timezone?
EDT is observed from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November. During EDT, the US East Coast is only 4 hours behind London (instead of 5).
When is it midnight in Delhi, what time is it in EDT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Delhi (IST), it is -9h 30m later in EDT (EDT).
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