General Information – New Delhi

Public Transportation

  • Metro: The Delhi Metro covers most of Delhi and nearby cities. Operates from 5:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. The Airport Express connects New Delhi Railway Station to IGI Airport in ~20 minutes.
  • Bus: DTC and Cluster Buses provide extensive city and intercity routes. Affordable but crowded during peak hours.
  • Taxi & Ride-Hailing: Metered taxis and apps like Uber & Ola are widely available. Auto-rickshaws and e-rickshaws are ideal for short trips.
  • Railway: Major stations: NDLS, DLI, and NZM — connecting to all parts of India.
  • Air: Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), ~15 km from city center, offers domestic & international flights.

Time Zone

  • India Standard Time (IST) – UTC + 5:30
  • No daylight saving time observed
  • Time zone ID: Asia/Kolkata

Weather

  • Summer (Apr–Jun): 35–45 °C, hot
  • Monsoon (Jul–Sep): Humid, occasional heavy rain
  • Autumn (Oct–Nov): Pleasant, 25–30 °C
  • Winter (Dec–Feb): Cool, 5–20 °C with fog
  • Spring (Mar): Mild and comfortable
  • Note: Winter fog may reduce visibility and air quality.

Currency

  • Official currency: Indian Rupee (INR / ₹)
  • Common notes: ₹10, ₹20, ₹50, ₹100, ₹200, ₹500, ₹2000
  • Cards widely accepted; carry cash for small vendors
  • ATMs available across the city

Electricity

  • Standard voltage: 230 V AC, 50 Hz
  • Plug types: C, D, M (adapters may be needed)
  • Power generally reliable, minor fluctuations possible

Internet

  • Extensive 4G/5G mobile coverage (Jio, Airtel, Vi)
  • Public Wi-Fi at airports, metro stations, cafes, and hotels
  • Average mobile data speeds > 100 Mbps (2025)
  • Fiber broadband: 100 Mbps – 1 Gbps available

Emergency / Helpline Numbers

  • Unified Emergency (Police / Fire / Ambulance): 112
  • Police: 100
  • Fire: 101
  • Ambulance / Medical: 102
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