Does Delhi observe daylight saving time?

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

Does Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?

No. Hong Kong stays on HKT (UTC+8) all year, so its clocks don't change.

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

11:30 AM in Hong Kong, on the same day.

Delhi to Hong Kong Meeting Planner

Hong Kong is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of Delhi right now. Their working days overlap for 5 hours 30 minutes today.

Delhi · India

12:18 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · IST

Hong Kong · China

2:48 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · HKT

Best Meeting Times Between Delhi and Hong Kong

9:00 AM to 2:30 PM in Delhi (11:30 AM to 5:00 PM in Hong Kong). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 5 hours 30 minutes of overlap today.

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DelhiOrganizerIndia ·12:18AMnow
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Date in Delhi

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Delhi time.

1:00PMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Delhi (13:00) and Hong Kong (15:30).
12:30PMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Delhi (12:30) and Hong Kong (15:00).
1:30PMOption 3 · OptimalWorking hours in Delhi (13:30) and Hong Kong (16:00).

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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

Delhi1:00 PM ISTSun, Oct 18
Hong Kong3:30 PM UTC+8Sun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-18 07:30 UTC

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Time difference between Delhi and Hong Kong

Hong Kong is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of Delhi right now: Hong Kong is on HKT (UTC+8) and Delhi on IST (UTC+5:30). Neither city changes its clocks, so the gap is the same all year.

Time difference between Delhi and Hong Kong over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Hong Kong 2 hours 30 minutes ahead	—

Delhi is on India Standard Time. Hong Kong is on Hong Kong Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Delhi & Hong Kong Scheduling

What is the time difference between Delhi and Hong Kong?: Hong Kong is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of Delhi right now: Hong Kong is on HKT (UTC+8) and Delhi on IST (UTC+5:30). Neither city changes its clocks, so the gap is the same all year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Delhi and Hong Kong?: 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM in Delhi (11:30 AM to 5:00 PM in Hong Kong). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 5 hours 30 minutes of overlap today.
Does Delhi observe daylight saving time?: No. Delhi stays on IST (UTC+5:30) all year, so its clocks don't change.
Does Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?: No. Hong Kong stays on HKT (UTC+8) all year, so its clocks don't change.
What time is it in Hong Kong when it's 9 AM in Delhi?: 11:30 AM in Hong Kong, on the same day.

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