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 Kingston, it's that in Delhi.
When it's 8:00 am in Kingston, it's 6:30 pm in Delhi — evening there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Kingston, it's 8:30 pm in Delhi — evening there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Kingston, it's 10:30 pm in Delhi — night there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Kingston, it's 1:30 am in Delhi — late night there, the next day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Kingston, it's 3:30 am in Delhi — late night there, the next day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Kingston, it's 7:30 am in Delhi — morning there, the next day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Kingston uses the JMD ($) 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
- Jamaica
- Capital
- Kingston
- Currency
- Jamaican dollar (JMD · $)
- Language
- English, Jamaican Patois
- Calling code
- +1
- 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 Kingston and Delhi?
Kingston is 10.5 hours ahead of Delhi. Kingston runs on GMT-5 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 Kingston, what time is it in Delhi?
10:00 am in Kingston is 8:30 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 Kingston, what time is it in Delhi?
3:00 pm in Kingston is 1:30 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 Kingston from Delhi?
About 14,113 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 17h 6m, 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 Kingston and Delhi use?
Kingston uses the Jamaican dollar (JMD, $); 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 Kingston 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 Kingston and Delhi?
Both Jamaica and India count English among their official languages, so business meetings often skip translation. Kingston also has Jamaican Patois; Delhi adds Hindi, Tamil.
Do Kingston and Delhi drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the left. Rental cars feel identical between the two.