Indianapolis×Delhi
Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Indianapolis, it's that in Delhi.
When it's 8:00 am in Indianapolis, it's 5:30 pm in Delhi — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Indianapolis, it's 7:30 pm in Delhi — evening there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Indianapolis, it's 9:30 pm in Delhi — night there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Indianapolis, it's 12:30 am in Delhi — late night there, the next day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Indianapolis, it's 2:30 am in Delhi — late night there, the next day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Indianapolis, it's 6:30 am in Delhi — morning there, the next day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Indianapolis uses the USD ($) and Delhi uses the INR (₹). Conversations can stay in English, which is official in both countries. Be careful behind the wheel: Indianapolis drives on the right, Delhi on the left.
- Country
- United States
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD · $)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +1
- Drives on
- Right
- 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 Indianapolis and Delhi?
Indianapolis is 9.5 hours ahead of Delhi. Indianapolis runs on GMT-4 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 Indianapolis, what time is it in Delhi?
10:00 am in Indianapolis is 7:30 pm in Delhi on the same day — evening 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 Indianapolis, what time is it in Delhi?
3:00 pm in Indianapolis is 12:30 am in Delhi the next 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's the best time to schedule a meeting?
Standard 09:00–17:00 workdays don't intersect. Most teams compromise with one side meeting early (before 09:00) or late (after 17:00).
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 Indianapolis from Delhi?
About 12,207 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 14h 52m, 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 Indianapolis and Delhi use?
Indianapolis uses the United States dollar (USD, $); 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 Indianapolis from Delhi?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +1, 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 Indianapolis and Delhi?
Both United States and India count English among their official languages, so business meetings often skip translation. Indianapolis also has no other official tongue; Delhi adds Hindi, Tamil.
Do Indianapolis and Delhi drive on the same side of the road?
No. United States drives on the right, India on the left. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.