Time difference between New Delhi and San Francisco
San Francisco is 12 hours and 30 minutes behind New Delhi
Right now
Best time for a call between New Delhi and San Francisco
These cities are too far apart for a meeting inside everyone’s working day. Someone will have to take it early or late.
- 09:00 New Delhi 20:30 San Francisco
- 10:00 New Delhi 21:30 San Francisco
- 11:00 New Delhi 22:30 San Francisco
Hour by hour: New Delhi to San Francisco
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| New Delhi (reference) | San Francisco | |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 11:30 (previous day) | |
| 01:00 | 12:30 (previous day) | |
| 02:00 | 13:30 (previous day) | |
| 03:00 | 14:30 (previous day) | |
| 04:00 | 15:30 (previous day) | |
| 05:00 | 16:30 (previous day) | |
| 06:00 | 17:30 (previous day) | |
| 07:00 | 18:30 (previous day) | |
| 08:00 | 19:30 (previous day) | |
| ★ | 09:00 | 20:30 (previous day) |
| ★ | 10:00 | 21:30 (previous day) |
| ★ | 11:00 | 22:30 (previous day) |
| 12:00 | 23:30 (previous day) | |
| 13:00 | 00:30 | |
| 14:00 | 01:30 | |
| 15:00 | 02:30 | |
| 16:00 | 03:30 | |
| 17:00 | 04:30 | |
| 18:00 | 05:30 | |
| 19:00 | 06:30 | |
| 20:00 | 07:30 | |
| 21:00 | 08:30 | |
| 22:00 | 09:30 | |
| 23:00 | 10:30 |
Table built for October 12, 2026. The live values above update in your browser.
Daylight saving time
San Francisco 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 San Francisco?
San Francisco is 12 hours and 30 minutes behind New Delhi
What is the best time to call between New Delhi and San Francisco?
There is no hour that falls inside normal working hours in both cities. The least painful option is 09:00 New Delhi / 20:30 San Francisco.
Does the difference between New Delhi and San Francisco change during the year?
San Francisco changes its clocks and New Delhi does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.