India
China
Delhi to Beijing Time Difference
Beijing is 2.5 hours ahead of Delhi
Delhi vs Beijing — At a Glance
Delhi to Beijing — Hour-by-Hour
About Delhi and Beijing
Delhi (population: 16.8M) is known for India's political capital, Red Fort, Connaught Place, and government administration. Beijing (population: 21.5M) is known for the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, China's political center, and 2022 Olympics host.
Business Hours Overlap
Delhi is a national capital, so official government hours (typically 9 AM–5 PM) are the primary window for diplomatic and administrative communication with Beijing.
Calling Between Cities
To call Beijing (+86) from Delhi (+91), aim for late morning or early afternoon in Delhi — that corresponds to evening hours in Beijing when people are usually available.
Currency
Delhi uses INR while Beijing uses CNY. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Delhi primarily speaks Hindi and English, while Beijing speaks Mandarin. For business communication, English is commonly used as a bridge language in international settings.
Use our world clock tool to compare Delhi and Beijing visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Delhi and Beijing?
Beijing, China is 2.5 hours ahead of Delhi, India. Delhi is in the Asia/Kolkata timezone (UTC+5:30) and Beijing is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone (UTC+8).
When it's noon in Delhi, what time is it in Beijing?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Delhi, it's 2:30 PM in Beijing.
What is the best time to call Beijing from Delhi?
With only a 2.5-hour difference, you can comfortably call Beijing anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM Delhi time).
What currency does Beijing use?
Beijing, China uses CNY. Delhi uses INR. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in Beijing?
The primary language in Beijing is Mandarin. English is widely used for international business communication.
How do I dial Beijing from Delhi?
To call Beijing from Delhi, dial your international access code followed by +86 and the local number. Delhi uses country code +91 and Beijing uses +86.
