India
China
Delhi to Guangzhou Time Difference
Guangzhou is 2.5 hours ahead of Delhi
Delhi vs Guangzhou — At a Glance
Delhi to Guangzhou — Hour-by-Hour
About Delhi and Guangzhou
Delhi (population: 16.8M) is known for India's political capital, Red Fort, Connaught Place, and government administration. Guangzhou (population: 18.7M) is known for the Canton Fair (world's largest trade fair), manufacturing, and Cantonese cuisine.
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 Guangzhou.
Calling Between Cities
To call Guangzhou (+86) from Delhi (+91), aim for late morning or early afternoon in Delhi — that corresponds to evening hours in Guangzhou when people are usually available.
Currency
Delhi uses INR while Guangzhou uses CNY. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Delhi primarily speaks Hindi and English, while Guangzhou speaks Cantonese and Mandarin. For business communication, English is commonly used as a bridge language in international settings.
Use our world clock tool to compare Delhi and Guangzhou visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Delhi and Guangzhou?
Guangzhou, China is 2.5 hours ahead of Delhi, India. Delhi is in the Asia/Kolkata timezone (UTC+5:30) and Guangzhou is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone (UTC+8).
When it's noon in Delhi, what time is it in Guangzhou?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Delhi, it's 2:30 PM in Guangzhou.
What is the best time to call Guangzhou from Delhi?
With only a 2.5-hour difference, you can comfortably call Guangzhou anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM Delhi time).
What currency does Guangzhou use?
Guangzhou, 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 Guangzhou?
The primary languages in Guangzhou are Cantonese, Mandarin. English is widely used for international business communication.
How do I dial Guangzhou from Delhi?
To call Guangzhou from Delhi, dial your international access code followed by +86 and the local number. Delhi uses country code +91 and Guangzhou uses +86.
