Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Chicago is on CDT (UTC-5) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to CST (UTC-6).

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 Chicago?

7:30 PM in Delhi, on the same day.

Chicago to Delhi Meeting Planner

Delhi is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago right now. Their working days don't overlap today.

Chicago · United States

1:48 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · CDT · summer time

Delhi · India

12:18 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · IST

Best Meeting Times Between Chicago and Delhi

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

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ChicagoOrganizerUnited States ·· summer time1:48PMnow
DelhiIndia ·12:18AMTomorrow · now

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Date in Chicago

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Best times to meet

Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Chicago time.

9:00AMBest · GoodWorking hours in Chicago (09:00); just outside working hours in Delhi (19:30).
12:00PMOption 2 · PossibleWorking hours in Chicago (12:00); late evening in Delhi (22:30).
11:30AMOption 3 · PossibleWorking hours in Chicago (11:30); late evening in Delhi (22:00).

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Your meeting

Chicago9:00 AM CDTSat, Oct 17
Delhi7:30 PM ISTSat, Oct 17
UTC2026-10-17 14:00 UTC

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Time difference between Chicago and Delhi

Delhi is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago right now: Delhi is on IST (UTC+5:30) and Chicago on CDT (UTC-5). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Chicago: then Delhi is 11 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago.

Time difference between Chicago and Delhi over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Delhi 10 hours 30 minutes ahead	—
Sun, Nov 1	Delhi 11 hours 30 minutes ahead	Clocks go back in Chicago
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	Delhi 10 hours 30 minutes ahead	Clocks go forward in Chicago

Chicago is on Central Standard Time. Delhi is on India Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Chicago & Delhi Scheduling

What is the time difference between Chicago and Delhi?: Delhi is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago right now: Delhi is on IST (UTC+5:30) and Chicago on CDT (UTC-5). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Chicago: then Delhi is 11 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Chicago and Delhi?: No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 9:00 AM in Chicago, which is 7:30 PM in Delhi; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.
Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Chicago is on CDT (UTC-5) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to CST (UTC-6).
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 Chicago?: 7:30 PM in Delhi, on the same day.

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