China
India
Beijing to Delhi Time Difference
Delhi is 2.5 hours behind Beijing
Beijing vs Delhi — At a Glance
Beijing to Delhi — Hour-by-Hour
About Beijing and Delhi
Beijing (population: 21.5M) is known for the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, China's political center, and 2022 Olympics host. Delhi (population: 16.8M) is known for India's political capital, Red Fort, Connaught Place, and government administration.
Business Hours Overlap
Beijing is a national capital, so official government hours (typically 9 AM–5 PM) are the primary window for diplomatic and administrative communication with Delhi.
Calling Between Cities
To call Delhi (+91) from Beijing (+86), aim for late morning or early afternoon in Beijing — that corresponds to morning hours in Delhi when people are usually available.
Currency
Beijing uses CNY while Delhi uses INR. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Beijing primarily speaks Mandarin, while Delhi speaks Hindi and English. For business communication, English is commonly used as a bridge language in international settings.
Use our world clock tool to compare Beijing and Delhi visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Beijing and Delhi?
Delhi, India is 2.5 hours behind Beijing, China. Beijing is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone (UTC+8) and Delhi is in the Asia/Kolkata timezone (UTC+5:30).
When it's noon in Beijing, what time is it in Delhi?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Beijing, it's 9:30 AM in Delhi.
What is the best time to call Delhi from Beijing?
With only a 2.5-hour difference, you can comfortably call Delhi anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM Beijing time).
What currency does Delhi use?
Delhi, India uses INR. Beijing uses CNY. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in Delhi?
The primary languages in Delhi are Hindi, English. English is widely used for international business communication.
How do I dial Delhi from Beijing?
To call Delhi from Beijing, dial your international access code followed by +91 and the local number. Beijing uses country code +86 and Delhi uses +91.
