Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income		$ 99,449	$ 113,187	$ 202,566	$ 200,703
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest			289		707
Net income attributable to Harman International Industries, Incorporated		99,449	112,898	202,566	199,996
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes:
Foreign currency translation	[1]	(46,751)	(19,924)	(43,360)	(53,247)
Change in hedging derivatives, net of taxes	[1]	33,447	16,301	15,648	6,718
Pension liability adjustment, net of taxes	[1]	3,010	2,018	3,475	1,335
Unrealized (losses) gains on available for sale securities	[1]	(468)	34	548	(51)
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes attributable to Harman International Industries, Incorporated	[1]	(10,762)	(1,571)	(23,689)	(45,245)
Comprehensive income, net of taxes		88,687	111,616	178,877	155,458
Comprehensive income, net of taxes attributable to non-controlling interest			289		707
Comprehensive income, net of taxes attributable to Harman International Industries, Incorporated		$ 88,687	$ 111,327	$ 178,877	$ 154,751

[1] Refer to Note 15 – Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) for more information.