Delhi — time and weather
Delhi is a city in India, in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. This page shows the current local time in Delhi and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Delhi
Local time in Delhi is based on the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
India is a large South Asian country with an ancient history, many languages and religions, a diverse cuisine and vibrant traditions.
More about the country: India →What to see in Delhi
Sights and historical places
- the Red Fort
- the Jama Masjid mosque
- Humayun's Tomb
- the India Gate
Museums
- the National Museum
- the National Gallery of Modern Art
Where to spend time
- the Lodi Gardens
- the bazaars of Old Delhi
- the Garden of Five Senses
Local cuisine
Indian cuisine — curries and chaat street food; the markets and bazaars of Old Delhi.
Climate in Delhi: month by month
The warmest month in Delhi is May, with average daytime highs of 38.4 °C; the coolest is January, around 18.5 °C by day and 7.7 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in July (~249 mm) and is lowest in April (~4 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18 | 8 | 35 | 4 |
| February | 24 | 11 | 17 | 2 |
| March | 31 | 17 | 20 | 2 |
| April | 37 | 22 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 38 | 26 | 49 | 5 |
| June | 38 | 28 | 78 | 10 |
| July | 34 | 27 | 249 | 23 |
| August | 33 | 26 | 145 | 17 |
| September | 33 | 25 | 173 | 14 |
| October | 32 | 20 | 30 | 3 |
| November | 27 | 15 | 4 | 1 |
| December | 22 | 10 | 11 | 2 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit Delhi are January–February, November–December: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Delhi: Sunrise 05:52 · Sunset 18:56 · Day length 13:03
Time difference from Delhi right now:
| New York | +9.5 h |
| London | +4.5 h |
| Dubai | +1.5 h |
| Tokyo | −3.5 h |
| Paris | +3.5 h |
| Sydney | −4.5 h |