Time difference between New York and Mumbai
Mumbai is 9 hours 30 minutes to 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York, depending on the time of year. When it's noon in New York, it's 21:30 or 22:30 in Mumbai.
These clocks are live, and the difference shown is today's, daylight saving included.
Times side by side
| New York | Mumbai | Time of day |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 17:30 | Afternoon in Mumbai |
| 09:00 | 18:30 | Evening in Mumbai |
| 12:00 | 21:30 | Dusk in Mumbai |
| 15:00 | 00:30 next day | Night in Mumbai |
| 17:00 | 02:30 next day | Night in Mumbai |
| 18:00 | 03:30 next day | Night in Mumbai |
| 21:00 | 06:30 next day | Dawn in Mumbai |
The gap changes with the seasons, so this table uses today's.
Best time to call
When the gap is 9 hours 30 minutes (Mar 14 to Nov 6), working hours (9:00 to 17:00) don't overlap, but both cities are awake from 07:00 to 12:30 in New York, which is 16:30 to 22:00 in Mumbai, so one of you will be calling early or late. When the gap is 10 hours 30 minutes (Jan 1 to Mar 13, Nov 7 to Dec 31), working hours (9:00 to 17:00) don't overlap, but both cities are awake from 07:00 to 11:30 in New York, which is 17:30 to 22:00 in Mumbai, so one of you will be calling early or late.
Daylight saving
New York and Mumbai don't change their clocks together, so the gap shifts through the year. In 2027 the gap is 9 hours 30 minutes from Mar 14 to Nov 6; 10 hours 30 minutes from Jan 1 to Mar 13, Nov 7 to Dec 31.
Questions
What is the time difference between New York and Mumbai?
Mumbai is 9 hours 30 minutes to 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York, depending on the time of year. When it's noon in New York, it's 21:30 or 22:30 in Mumbai.
Does daylight saving change the time difference between New York and Mumbai?
New York and Mumbai don't change their clocks together, so the gap shifts through the year. In 2027 the gap is 9 hours 30 minutes from Mar 14 to Nov 6; 10 hours 30 minutes from Jan 1 to Mar 13, Nov 7 to Dec 31.
What's the best time for a call between New York and Mumbai?
When the gap is 9 hours 30 minutes (Mar 14 to Nov 6), working hours (9:00 to 17:00) don't overlap, but both cities are awake from 07:00 to 12:30 in New York, which is 16:30 to 22:00 in Mumbai, so one of you will be calling early or late. When the gap is 10 hours 30 minutes (Jan 1 to Mar 13, Nov 7 to Dec 31), working hours (9:00 to 17:00) don't overlap, but both cities are awake from 07:00 to 11:30 in New York, which is 17:30 to 22:00 in Mumbai, so one of you will be calling early or late.
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