Does Delhi observe daylight saving time?

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

Does Washington DC observe daylight saving time?

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

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

11:30 PM in Washington DC, the day before (Sat, Oct 17, when it's Sun, Oct 18 in Delhi).

Delhi to Washington DC Meeting Planner

Washington DC is 9 hours 30 minutes behind Delhi right now. Their working days don't overlap today.

Delhi · India

1:25 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · IST

Washington DC · United States

3:55 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · EDT · summer time

Best Meeting Times Between Delhi and Washington DC

No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 4:30 PM in Delhi, which is 7:00 AM in Washington DC; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.

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Date in Delhi

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Delhi time.

4:30PMBest · GoodWorking hours in Delhi (16:30); just outside working hours in Washington DC (07:00).
6:30PMOption 2 · GoodWorking hours in Washington DC (09:00); just outside working hours in Delhi (18:30).
7:00PMOption 3 · GoodWorking hours in Washington DC (09:30); just outside working hours in Delhi (19:00).

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Your meeting

Delhi4:30 PM ISTSun, Oct 18
Washington DC7:00 AM EDTSun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-18 11:00 UTC

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Time difference between Delhi and Washington DC

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

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

Delhi is on India Standard Time. Washington DC is on Eastern Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Delhi & Washington DC Scheduling

What is the time difference between Delhi and Washington DC?: Washington DC is 9 hours 30 minutes behind Delhi right now: Washington DC is on EDT (UTC-4) and Delhi on IST (UTC+5:30). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Washington DC: then Washington DC is 10 hours 30 minutes behind Delhi.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Delhi and Washington DC?: No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 4:30 PM in Delhi, which is 7:00 AM in Washington DC; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.
Does Delhi observe daylight saving time?: No. Delhi stays on IST (UTC+5:30) all year, so its clocks don't change.
Does Washington DC observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Washington DC is on EDT (UTC-4) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to EST (UTC-5).
What time is it in Washington DC when it's 9 AM in Delhi?: 11:30 PM in Washington DC, the day before (Sat, Oct 17, when it's Sun, Oct 18 in Delhi).

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