When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Canberra, it's that in Delhi.
When it's 8:00 am in Canberra, it's 2:30 am in Delhi — late night there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Canberra, it's 4:30 am in Delhi — late night there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Canberra, it's 6:30 am in Delhi — morning there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Canberra, it's 9:30 am in Delhi — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Canberra, it's 11:30 am in Delhi — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Canberra, it's 3:30 pm in Delhi — afternoon there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Canberra uses the AUD ($) and Delhi uses the INR (₹). Conversations can stay in English, which is official in both countries. Cars drive on the left in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- Australia
- Capital
- Canberra
- Currency
- Australian dollar (AUD · $)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +61
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- India
- Capital
- New Delhi
- Currency
- Indian rupee (INR · ₹)
- Language
- English, Hindi, Tamil
- Calling code
- +91
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Canberra and Delhi?
Canberra is 5.5 hours behind Delhi. Canberra runs on GMT+11 and Delhi on GMT+5:30. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When it's 10 am in Canberra, what time is it in Delhi?
10:00 am in Canberra is 4:30 am in Delhi on the same day — late night there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When it's 3 pm in Canberra, what time is it in Delhi?
3:00 pm in Canberra is 9:30 am in Delhi on the same day — late morning there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 2 hours where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Canberra from Delhi?
About 10,368 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 12h 42m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Canberra and Delhi use?
Canberra uses the Australian dollar (AUD, $); Delhi uses the Indian rupee (INR, ₹). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Canberra from Delhi?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +61, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Canberra and Delhi?
Both Australia and India count English among their official languages, so business meetings often skip translation. Canberra also has no other official tongue; Delhi adds Hindi, Tamil.
Do Canberra and Delhi drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the left. Rental cars feel identical between the two.