Time Difference: Delhi vs San Francisco
San Francisco is 12.5 hours behind Delhi.
Quick Reference
- Delhi
- IST (GMT+5:30)
No Daylight Saving Time
- San Francisco
- PDT (GMT-7)
PST starts on Nov 1, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the time difference between Delhi and San Francisco?
- San Francisco is 12.5 hours behind Delhi.
- When is the best time to call from Delhi to San Francisco?
- The best time to call is during overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both cities. Use the interactive converter on this page to visually compare hours side by side.
- Does the time difference change with daylight saving time?
- The time difference may change when either city enters or exits daylight saving time. Delhi uses IST and San Francisco uses PDT.