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