Oman
India
Muscat to Delhi Time Difference
Delhi is 1.5 hours ahead of Muscat
Muscat vs Delhi — At a Glance
Muscat to Delhi — Hour-by-Hour
About Muscat and Delhi
Muscat (population: 1.5M) is known for Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, a maritime trading heritage, and Gulf of Oman coastline. 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 Muscat.
Calling Between Cities
Calling between Muscat (+968) and Delhi (+91) is convenient — the time difference is small enough that you're unlikely to disturb anyone during normal waking hours.
Currency
Muscat uses OMR while Delhi uses INR. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Muscat primarily speaks Arabic, 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 Muscat and Delhi visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Muscat and Delhi?
Delhi, India is 1.5 hours ahead of Muscat, Oman. Muscat is in the Asia/Dubai timezone (UTC+4) and Delhi is in the Asia/Kolkata timezone (UTC+5:30).
When it's noon in Muscat, what time is it in Delhi?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Muscat, it's 1:30 PM in Delhi.
What is the best time to call Delhi from Muscat?
With only a 1.5-hour difference, you can comfortably call Delhi anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM Muscat time).
What currency does Delhi use?
Delhi, India uses INR. Muscat uses OMR. 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 Muscat?
To call Delhi from Muscat, dial your international access code followed by +91 and the local number. Muscat uses country code +968 and Delhi uses +91.
