Does Boston observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Boston is on EDT (UTC-4) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to EST (UTC-5).

Does Delhi observe daylight saving time?

No. Delhi stays on IST (UTC+5:30) all year, so its clocks don't change.

What time is it in Delhi when it's 9 AM in Boston?

6:30 PM in Delhi, on the same day.

Boston to Delhi Meeting Planner

Delhi is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of Boston right now. Their working days don't overlap today.

Boston · United States

10:45 PM

Fri, Oct 16 · EDT · summer time

Delhi · India

8:15 AM

Sat, Oct 17 · IST

Best Meeting Times Between Boston and Delhi

No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 10:00 AM in Boston, which is 7:30 PM in Delhi; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.

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2 of 4 places

BostonOrganizerUnited States ·· summer time10:45PMnow
DelhiIndia ·8:15AMTomorrow · now

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Date in Boston

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Friday, October 16, 2026, in Boston time.

10:00AMBest · GoodWorking hours in Boston (10:00); just outside working hours in Delhi (19:30).
9:30AMOption 2 · GoodWorking hours in Boston (09:30); just outside working hours in Delhi (19:00).
9:00AMOption 3 · GoodWorking hours in Boston (09:00); just outside working hours in Delhi (18:30).

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Each column is a half hour of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
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Your meeting

Boston10:00 AM EDTFri, Oct 16
Delhi7:30 PM ISTFri, Oct 16
UTC2026-10-16 14:00 UTC

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Time difference between Boston and Delhi

Delhi is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of Boston right now: Delhi is on IST (UTC+5:30) and Boston on EDT (UTC-4). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Boston: then Delhi is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of Boston.

Time difference between Boston and Delhi over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Delhi 9 hours 30 minutes ahead	—
Sun, Nov 1	Delhi 10 hours 30 minutes ahead	Clocks go back in Boston
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	Delhi 9 hours 30 minutes ahead	Clocks go forward in Boston

Boston is on Eastern Standard Time. Delhi is on India Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Boston & Delhi Scheduling

What is the time difference between Boston and Delhi?: Delhi is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of Boston right now: Delhi is on IST (UTC+5:30) and Boston on EDT (UTC-4). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Boston: then Delhi is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of Boston.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Boston and Delhi?: No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 10:00 AM in Boston, which is 7:30 PM in Delhi; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.
Does Boston observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Boston is on EDT (UTC-4) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to EST (UTC-5).
Does Delhi observe daylight saving time?: No. Delhi stays on IST (UTC+5:30) all year, so its clocks don't change.
What time is it in Delhi when it's 9 AM in Boston?: 6:30 PM in Delhi, on the same day.

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