Time difference between India and United States: 9h 30m
India is 9h 30m ahead of United States
Difference by time zone
This country spans multiple time zones, so the summary above uses the main zone. The table below shows the difference for each zone.
| India — Time zone | United States — Time zone | Difference vs United States |
|---|---|---|
| India | Eastern Time (New York) | +9h 30m |
| India | Central Time (Chicago) | +10h 30m |
| India | Mountain Time (Denver) | +11h 30m |
| India | Pacific Time (Los Angeles) | +12h 30m |
| India | Alaska Time | +13h 30m |
| India | Hawaii Time | +15h 30m |
Best time for a call or meeting
India 07:00–08:00 = United States 21:30–22:30 India 17:00–22:00 = United States 07:30–12:30
Business hours never overlap, so these are the hours when both cities are awake (7:00–22:00).
Convert a specific time
Hour-by-hour conversion
| India | United States |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 14:30 |
| 01:00 | 15:30 |
| 02:00 | 16:30 |
| 03:00 | 17:30 |
| 04:00 | 18:30 |
| 05:00 | 19:30 |
| 06:00 | 20:30 |
| 07:00 | 21:30 |
| 08:00 | 22:30 |
| 09:00 | 23:30 |
| 10:00 | 00:30 |
| 11:00 | 01:30 |
| 12:00 | 02:30 |
| 13:00 | 03:30 |
| 14:00 | 04:30 |
| 15:00 | 05:30 |
| 16:00 | 06:30 |
| 17:00 | 07:30 |
| 18:00 | 08:30 |
| 19:00 | 09:30 |
| 20:00 | 10:30 |
| 21:00 | 11:30 |
| 22:00 | 12:30 |
| 23:00 | 13:30 |
Daylight saving time can change the difference by season. Shown values reflect the current offset.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours is the time difference between India and United States?
India is 9h 30m ahead of United States. When it is 12:00 noon in India, it is 02:30 in United States.
Does daylight saving time affect the difference?
Yes. One or both places observe daylight saving time, so the difference changes with the season. This page shows the current difference.
What is the best time for a call or meeting?
India 07:00–08:00 = United States 21:30–22:30 / India 17:00–22:00 = United States 07:30–12:30. Business hours never overlap, so these are the hours when both cities are awake (7:00–22:00).
How many time zones does United States have?
This page covers 6 time zones in United States, using Eastern Time (New York) as the reference. See the table above for each zone.