When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Sapporo, it's that in Delhi.
When it's 8:00 am in Sapporo, it's 4:30 am in Delhi — late night there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Sapporo, it's 6:30 am in Delhi — morning there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Sapporo, it's 8:30 am in Delhi — morning there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Sapporo, it's 11:30 am in Delhi — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Sapporo, it's 1:30 pm in Delhi — midday there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Sapporo, it's 5:30 pm in Delhi — afternoon there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Sapporo uses the JPY (¥) and Delhi uses the INR (₹). Language shifts too — Japanese in Sapporo, English in Delhi. Cars drive on the left in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- Japan
- Capital
- Tokyo
- Currency
- Japanese yen (JPY · ¥)
- Language
- Japanese
- Calling code
- +81
- 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 Sapporo and Delhi?
Sapporo is 3.5 hours behind Delhi. Sapporo runs on GMT+9 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 Sapporo, what time is it in Delhi?
10:00 am in Sapporo is 6:30 am in Delhi on the same day — morning 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 Sapporo, what time is it in Delhi?
3:00 pm in Sapporo is 11:30 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 4 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 Sapporo from Delhi?
About 5,857 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 7h 23m, 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 Sapporo and Delhi use?
Sapporo uses the Japanese yen (JPY, ¥); 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 Sapporo from Delhi?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +81, 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 Sapporo and Delhi?
Sapporo primarily speaks Japanese; Delhi speaks English, Hindi, Tamil. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Sapporo and Delhi drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the left. Rental cars feel identical between the two.