New Delhi is 2 hours 30 min behind Shanghai. Neither observes daylight saving time, so the difference stays the same all year.

New DelhiShanghai

Sunrise 5:36 AMSunset 7:20 PM(local)

Sunrise 5:04 AMSunset 6:58 PM(local)

New DelhiUTC+5:30
ShanghaiUTC+8

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ New Delhi

Dialing code+91
Population317,797
Coordinates28.62ยฐN, 77.21ยฐE
Elevation211 m

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Shanghai

Dialing code+86
Population24,874,500
Coordinates31.22ยฐN, 121.46ยฐE
Elevation12 m

Best time for a call: 09:30โ€“15:30 in New DelhiAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00โ€“18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between New Delhi and Shanghai?
New Delhi is 2 hours 30 min behind Shanghai. Use the side-by-side clocks and the day/night strips above to convert any hour between them.
When is the best time to call between New Delhi and Shanghai?
The best window to call is 09:30โ€“15:30 New Delhi time, when working hours overlap in both cities. Pick an hour on the strips to add it to your calendar.
Why does the time difference between New Delhi and Shanghai change?
It doesn't โ€” neither New Delhi nor Shanghai observes daylight saving time, so the difference between them stays the same all year.