What does the Time Delta column show in the packet list?

• A. The time difference between the first and last packet
• B. The absolute timestamp of each packet
• C. The time difference between consecutive frames (or between the current and previous packet, depending on settings)
• D. The duration of the capture

Answer: (C)

Time Delta shows how long elapsed between packets. It is the difference in capture time between the current packet and the previous one (the inter-packet gap). It’s not the absolute timestamp of a packet or the total capture duration. Depending on your settings, the delta can be shown relative to the previous packet or to the start of the capture, but the common interpretation is the interval from the previous packet to the current one. This helps you spot timing patterns, bursts, or delays in traffic.