India
United Arab Emirates
Delhi to Dubai Time Difference
Dubai is 1.5 hours behind Delhi
Delhi vs Dubai — At a Glance
Delhi to Dubai — Hour-by-Hour
About Delhi and Dubai
Delhi (population: 16.8M) is known for India's political capital, Red Fort, Connaught Place, and government administration. Dubai (population: 3.6M) is known for the Burj Khalifa, luxury shopping, tax-free business zones, and global logistics.
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 Dubai.
Calling Between Cities
Calling between Delhi (+91) and Dubai (+971) is convenient — the time difference is small enough that you're unlikely to disturb anyone during normal waking hours.
Currency
Delhi uses INR while Dubai uses AED. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Delhi and Dubai share English as a common language, which simplifies business communication.
Use our world clock tool to compare Delhi and Dubai visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Delhi and Dubai?
Dubai, United Arab Emirates is 1.5 hours behind Delhi, India. Delhi is in the Asia/Kolkata timezone (UTC+5:30) and Dubai is in the Asia/Dubai timezone (UTC+4).
When it's noon in Delhi, what time is it in Dubai?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Delhi, it's 10:30 AM in Dubai.
What is the best time to call Dubai from Delhi?
With only a 1.5-hour difference, you can comfortably call Dubai anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM Delhi time).
What currency does Dubai use?
Dubai, United Arab Emirates uses AED. Delhi uses INR. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in Dubai?
The primary languages in Dubai are Arabic, English. Delhi also speaks English, making communication easier.
How do I dial Dubai from Delhi?
To call Dubai from Delhi, dial your international access code followed by +971 and the local number. Delhi uses country code +91 and Dubai uses +971.
