India
Oman
Delhi to Muscat Time Difference
Muscat is 1.5 hours behind Delhi
Delhi vs Muscat — At a Glance
Delhi to Muscat — Hour-by-Hour
About Delhi and Muscat
Delhi (population: 16.8M) is known for India's political capital, Red Fort, Connaught Place, and government administration. Muscat (population: 1.5M) is known for Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, a maritime trading heritage, and Gulf of Oman coastline.
Business Hours Overlap
Delhi is a national capital, so official government hours (typically 9 AM–5 PM) are the primary window for diplomatic and administrative communication with Muscat.
Calling Between Cities
Calling between Delhi (+91) and Muscat (+968) is convenient — the time difference is small enough that you're unlikely to disturb anyone during normal waking hours.
Currency
Delhi uses INR while Muscat uses OMR. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Delhi primarily speaks Hindi and English, while Muscat speaks Arabic. For business communication, English is commonly used as a bridge language in international settings.
Use our world clock tool to compare Delhi and Muscat visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Delhi and Muscat?
Muscat, Oman is 1.5 hours behind Delhi, India. Delhi is in the Asia/Kolkata timezone (UTC+5:30) and Muscat is in the Asia/Dubai timezone (UTC+4).
When it's noon in Delhi, what time is it in Muscat?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Delhi, it's 10:30 AM in Muscat.
What is the best time to call Muscat from Delhi?
With only a 1.5-hour difference, you can comfortably call Muscat anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM Delhi time).
What currency does Muscat use?
Muscat, Oman uses OMR. Delhi uses INR. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in Muscat?
The primary language in Muscat is Arabic. English is widely used for international business communication.
How do I dial Muscat from Delhi?
To call Muscat from Delhi, dial your international access code followed by +968 and the local number. Delhi uses country code +91 and Muscat uses +968.
