Delhi, India
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About Delhi, India
Delhi is the capital territory of India and one of its largest metropolitan areas, encompassing the historic walled city of Old Delhi and the planned modern capital, New Delhi. The city is the political center of the country, housing the Parliament, the Supreme Court, and the residence of the President.
Time zone details
Delhi observes IST (Asia/Kolkata in the IANA database). The UTC offset and any daylight saving transitions are handled automatically by your browser's time zone library. If you're scheduling a meeting or call, use our time zone converter for an exact difference on a specific date.
Calling India from abroad
The international dialing code for India is +91. To call a phone number in Delhi, dial your country's international access code, then +91, then the local number (drop the leading zero if there is one).
Currency in India
The official currency is INR (₹). Exchange rates fluctuate daily — check a currency converter for the latest rate against your home currency before any transaction.
Languages spoken
Common languages include Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, English.
Top places to visit in Delhi
- Red Fort — 17th-century Mughal-era walled fortress, India's prime minister addresses the nation here on Independence Day.
- India Gate — 42-meter war memorial archway commemorating soldiers from World War I and the Afghan Wars.
- Qutub Minar — Towering 73-meter brick minaret from 1199, the tallest of its kind, UNESCO-listed.
Top local foods of Delhi
- Chole bhature — Spicy chickpea curry with deep-fried puffed bread — a Delhi staple.
- Butter chicken — Creamy tomato-based tandoori chicken, said to have originated at Moti Mahal in Daryaganj.
- Paratha at Paranthe Wali Gali — Stuffed flatbreads in 30+ varieties, served with chutneys in Chandni Chowk.
Working with someone in Delhi
When scheduling a call or meeting with someone in Delhi, the time difference from your location is shown at the top of this page. For deeper coordination tips, see our guide on working across time zones and time zone etiquette for global meetings.