Pakistan
India
Islamabad to Delhi Time Difference
Delhi is 0.5 hours ahead of Islamabad
Islamabad vs Delhi — At a Glance
Islamabad to Delhi — Hour-by-Hour
About Islamabad and Delhi
Islamabad (population: 1.1M) is known for Pakistan's capital city, Faisal Mosque, and the diplomatic enclave. Delhi (population: 16.8M) is known for India's political capital, Red Fort, Connaught Place, and government administration.
Business Hours Overlap
Islamabad 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
Calling between Islamabad (+92) and Delhi (+91) is convenient — the time difference is small enough that you're unlikely to disturb anyone during normal waking hours.
Currency
Islamabad uses PKR while Delhi uses INR. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Islamabad and Delhi share English as a common language, which simplifies business communication.
Use our world clock tool to compare Islamabad and Delhi visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Islamabad and Delhi?
Delhi, India is 0.5 hours ahead of Islamabad, Pakistan. Islamabad is in the Asia/Karachi timezone (UTC+5) and Delhi is in the Asia/Kolkata timezone (UTC+5:30).
When it's noon in Islamabad, what time is it in Delhi?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Islamabad, it's 12:30 PM in Delhi.
What is the best time to call Delhi from Islamabad?
With only a 0.5-hour difference, you can comfortably call Delhi anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM Islamabad time).
What currency does Delhi use?
Delhi, India uses INR. Islamabad uses PKR. 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. Islamabad also speaks English, making communication easier.
How do I dial Delhi from Islamabad?
To call Delhi from Islamabad, dial your international access code followed by +91 and the local number. Islamabad uses country code +92 and Delhi uses +91.
