India
United States
Delhi to Los Angeles Time Difference
Los Angeles is 12.5 hours behind Delhi
Delhi vs Los Angeles — At a Glance
Delhi to Los Angeles — Hour-by-Hour
About Delhi and Los Angeles
Delhi (population: 16.8M) is known for India's political capital, Red Fort, Connaught Place, and government administration. Los Angeles (population: 3.9M) is known for Hollywood, the entertainment industry, Silicon Beach tech startups, and Pacific trade.
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 Los Angeles.
Calling Between Cities
With 12.5 hours between Delhi (+91) and Los Angeles (+1), finding a mutually convenient calling time is tricky. Consider scheduling calls in advance rather than calling spontaneously.
Currency
Delhi uses INR while Los Angeles uses USD. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Delhi and Los Angeles share English as a common language, which simplifies business communication.
Use our world clock tool to compare Delhi and Los Angeles visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Delhi and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles, United States is 12.5 hours behind Delhi, India. Delhi is in the Asia/Kolkata timezone (UTC+5:30) and Los Angeles is in the America/Los Angeles timezone (UTC-7).
When it's noon in Delhi, what time is it in Los Angeles?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Delhi, it's 11:30 PM in Los Angeles.
What is the best time to call Los Angeles from Delhi?
The best time to call Los Angeles from Delhi is during the overlapping business hours. When it's 9 AM in Delhi, it's 8:30 PM in Los Angeles. Aim for late morning to early afternoon in Delhi for the best chance of reaching someone during working hours.
What currency does Los Angeles use?
Los Angeles, United States uses USD. Delhi uses INR. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in Los Angeles?
The primary languages in Los Angeles are English, Spanish. Delhi also speaks English, making communication easier.
How do I dial Los Angeles from Delhi?
To call Los Angeles from Delhi, dial your international access code followed by +1 and the local number. Delhi uses country code +91 and Los Angeles uses +1.
