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India
Guangzhou to Delhi Time Difference
Delhi is 2.5 hours behind Guangzhou
Guangzhou vs Delhi — At a Glance
Guangzhou to Delhi — Hour-by-Hour
About Guangzhou and Delhi
Guangzhou (population: 18.7M) is known for the Canton Fair (world's largest trade fair), manufacturing, and Cantonese cuisine. Delhi (population: 16.8M) is known for India's political capital, Red Fort, Connaught Place, and government administration.
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 Guangzhou.
Calling Between Cities
To call Delhi (+91) from Guangzhou (+86), aim for late morning or early afternoon in Guangzhou — that corresponds to morning hours in Delhi when people are usually available.
Currency
Guangzhou uses CNY while Delhi uses INR. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Guangzhou primarily speaks Cantonese and 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 Guangzhou and Delhi visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Guangzhou and Delhi?
Delhi, India is 2.5 hours behind Guangzhou, China. Guangzhou is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone (UTC+8) and Delhi is in the Asia/Kolkata timezone (UTC+5:30).
When it's noon in Guangzhou, what time is it in Delhi?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Guangzhou, it's 9:30 AM in Delhi.
What is the best time to call Delhi from Guangzhou?
With only a 2.5-hour difference, you can comfortably call Delhi anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM Guangzhou time).
What currency does Delhi use?
Delhi, India uses INR. Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou?
To call Delhi from Guangzhou, dial your international access code followed by +91 and the local number. Guangzhou uses country code +86 and Delhi uses +91.
