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Current Date And Time In New Delhi, India

Saturday, 25 July 2026
22:13:58 IST
State: Delhi
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 317,797
District: New Delhi

✈️ New Delhi, Delhi, India - Travel Information


Plan your trip to New Delhi, Delhi, India using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in New Delhi.

Why It Matters: Arriving in New Delhi with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching New Delhi — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in India, which includes New Delhi, follow Left-hand traffic — check road rules for India before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers India's time zone +05:30, country calling code +91 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .IN. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in New Delhi.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side⬅️ Left side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+05:30
📞 Country Calling Code+91
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.IN

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for India — police 100, ambulance 108, fire brigade 101, general emergency 112. Store these in your phone before you reach New Delhi. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in New Delhi.

🚔
Police
100
🚑
Ambulance
108
🚒
Fire
101
📞
General
112

📊 India At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for India — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.633
Medium
👤
Life Expectancy
72.2
years
📚
Literacy Rate
78.2%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$2,695
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
4.2%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full India development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to New Delhi for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to New Delhi
Regional Airport
Safdarjung Airport
New Delhi, IN
4
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — New Delhi's exact coordinates, or New Delhi's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is New Delhi From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from New Delhi to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)2,205 km1,370 mi~ 3h 21m
Singapore (Singapore)4,143 km2,574 mi~ 5h 37m
Tokyo (Japan)5,833 km3,625 mi~ 7h 37m
Paris (France)6,586 km4,093 mi~ 8h 30m
London (United Kingdom)6,711 km4,170 mi~ 8h 39m
Sydney (Australia)10,428 km6,480 mi~ 13h 01m
Toronto (Canada)11,632 km7,228 mi~ 14h 26m
New York (United States)11,754 km7,304 mi~ 14h 35m
Auckland (New Zealand)12,488 km7,760 mi~ 15h 26m
Los Angeles (United States)12,859 km7,990 mi~ 15h 53m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for New Delhi, India is set to Indian Standard Time (IST) with a current offset of UTC +05:30. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in New Delhi requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneIndian Standard Time (IST)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +05:30
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time10:13 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From New Delhi to Major World Cities

It is currently 10:13 PM on Saturday in New Delhi. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind New Delhi right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To New Delhi
New York (United States)Sat, 12:43 PM9h 30m behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 9:43 AM12h 30m behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 12:43 PM9h 30m behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 5:43 PM4h 30m behind
Paris (France)Sat, 6:43 PM3h 30m behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 8:43 PM1h 30m behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 12:43 AM2h 30m ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 1:43 AM3h 30m ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 2:43 AM4h 30m ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 4:43 AM6h 30m ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In New Delhi — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in New Delhi is the Indian rupee (INR), written as . The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
₹ 96.40
INR
€ 1 Euro
₹ 109.67
INR
£ 1 British Pound
₹ 128.40
INR
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
₹ 67.29
INR
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
₹ 68.36
INR

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In New Delhi

Knowing which languages are used in New Delhi helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
HindiEnglish

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to New Delhi. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Delhi (Delhi, India)2 mi4 kmNNE
⬆️
Karol Bagh (Delhi, India)3 mi4 kmNW
⬆️
Defence Colony (Delhi, India)4 mi6 kmSSE
⬆️
Shakar Pur Baramad (Delhi, India)4 mi6 kmEast (E)
⬆️
Gharonda Neemka Bangar (Delhi, India)4 mi7 kmEast (E)
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From New Delhi

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to New Delhi is the Taj Mahal (India), about 180 km away. Straight-line distances from New Delhi to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Taj MahalAgra, India180 km112 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China3,753 km2,332 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan4,025 km2,501 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy5,917 km3,677 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil14,077 km8,747 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico14,324 km8,901 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru16,450 km10,222 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

New Delhi shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Delhi and India. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Delhi Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Delhi, including major hub cities.
✈️ India Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for India.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in New Delhi, India runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type D/M socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for New Delhi and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in New Delhi.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
DType D: Three round pins in triangle
MType M: Three large round pins in triangle
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🧭 New Delhi's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for New Delhi

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to New Delhi. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in New Delhi — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in New Delhi

New Delhi keeps Left-hand traffic, same as the rest of India. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near New Delhi

The closest airport to New Delhi is Safdarjung Airport, about 4 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling New Delhi From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving New Delhi needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in New Delhi gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond New Delhi

New Delhi rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from New Delhi — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About New Delhi

ℹ️ New Delhi OverviewSee the full profile of New Delhi — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 New Delhi MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near New Delhi for distance and direction.
💰 New Delhi CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To New Delhi

What side of the road do people drive on in New Delhi?

New Delhi, like the rest of India, drives on the Left. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does New Delhi use?

New Delhi runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type D/M sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in New Delhi?

In New Delhi, reach police on 100, ambulance on 108, fire brigade on 101, a general emergency line on 112. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to New Delhi?

Safdarjung Airport is the nearest airport to New Delhi, about 4 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is New Delhi in, and does it observe daylight saving?

New Delhi runs on Indian Standard Time (UTC +05:30). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in New Delhi?

New Delhi shares the official and regional languages of Delhi and India — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in New Delhi?

No — New Delhi uses the Indian rupee (INR), symbol . Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full New Delhi currency page for live rates.