India
Pakistan
Delhi to Islamabad Time Difference
Islamabad is 0.5 hours behind Delhi
Delhi vs Islamabad — At a Glance
Delhi to Islamabad — Hour-by-Hour
About Delhi and Islamabad
Delhi (population: 16.8M) is known for India's political capital, Red Fort, Connaught Place, and government administration. Islamabad (population: 1.1M) is known for Pakistan's capital city, Faisal Mosque, and the diplomatic enclave.
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 Islamabad.
Calling Between Cities
Calling between Delhi (+91) and Islamabad (+92) is convenient — the time difference is small enough that you're unlikely to disturb anyone during normal waking hours.
Currency
Delhi uses INR while Islamabad uses PKR. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Delhi and Islamabad share English as a common language, which simplifies business communication.
Use our world clock tool to compare Delhi and Islamabad visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Delhi and Islamabad?
Islamabad, Pakistan is 0.5 hours behind Delhi, India. Delhi is in the Asia/Kolkata timezone (UTC+5:30) and Islamabad is in the Asia/Karachi timezone (UTC+5).
When it's noon in Delhi, what time is it in Islamabad?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Delhi, it's 11:30 AM in Islamabad.
What is the best time to call Islamabad from Delhi?
With only a 0.5-hour difference, you can comfortably call Islamabad anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM Delhi time).
What currency does Islamabad use?
Islamabad, Pakistan uses PKR. Delhi uses INR. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in Islamabad?
The primary languages in Islamabad are Urdu, English. Delhi also speaks English, making communication easier.
How do I dial Islamabad from Delhi?
To call Islamabad from Delhi, dial your international access code followed by +92 and the local number. Delhi uses country code +91 and Islamabad uses +92.
