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