Time difference between Chicago and New Delhi
New Delhi is 10 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Chicago
Right now
Chicago
11:38
CDT ·
UTC-5
New Delhi
22:08
IST ·
UTC+5:30
Best time for a call between Chicago and New Delhi
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 09:00 Chicago 19:30 New Delhi
- 07:00 Chicago 17:30 New Delhi
- 08:00 Chicago 18:30 New Delhi
Hour by hour: Chicago to New Delhi
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| Chicago (reference) | New Delhi | |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 10:30 | |
| 01:00 | 11:30 | |
| 02:00 | 12:30 | |
| 03:00 | 13:30 | |
| 04:00 | 14:30 | |
| 05:00 | 15:30 | |
| 06:00 | 16:30 | |
| ★ | 07:00 | 17:30 |
| ★ | 08:00 | 18:30 |
| ★ | 09:00 | 19:30 |
| 10:00 | 20:30 | |
| 11:00 | 21:30 | |
| 12:00 | 22:30 | |
| 13:00 | 23:30 | |
| 14:00 | 00:30 (next day) | |
| 15:00 | 01:30 (next day) | |
| 16:00 | 02:30 (next day) | |
| 17:00 | 03:30 (next day) | |
| 18:00 | 04:30 (next day) | |
| 19:00 | 05:30 (next day) | |
| 20:00 | 06:30 (next day) | |
| 21:00 | 07:30 (next day) | |
| 22:00 | 08:30 (next day) | |
| 23:00 | 09:30 (next day) |
Table built for August 26, 2026. The live values above update in your browser.
Daylight saving time
Chicago changes its clocks and New Delhi does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Chicago and New Delhi?
New Delhi is 10 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Chicago
What is the best time to call between Chicago and New Delhi?
The most convenient slot is 09:00 Chicago / 19:30 New Delhi. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between Chicago and New Delhi change during the year?
Chicago changes its clocks and New Delhi does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.