Current time in Kolkata, India

Time in Kolkata, West Bengal, India
12:39 PM
 

Kolkata time zone and facts

Time zone
India Time (IST)
UTC offset
UTC+5:30
Daylight saving
Not observed — time stays the same all year
Sunrise today
5:35 AM
Sunset today
5:07 PM
Country
India
Region
West Bengal
Coordinates
22.50°N, 88.33°E

Time difference from Kolkata

CityTime nowDifference
New York3:09 AM, Tue9:30 hours behind
Los Angeles12:09 AM, Tue12:30 hours behind
London8:09 AM, Tue4:30 hours behind
Paris9:09 AM, Tue3:30 hours behind
Dubai11:09 AM, Tue1:30 hours behind
Delhi12:39 PM, TueThe same time
Tokyo4:09 PM, Tue3:30 hours ahead
Sydney6:09 PM, Tue5:30 hours ahead

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Upcoming public holidays in India

  • Fri, Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day
  • Tue, Jan 26, 2027 Republic Day
  • Fri, Mar 26, 2027 Good Friday
  • Wed, Apr 14, 2027 Ambedkar Jayanti
  • Sun, Aug 15, 2027 Independence Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Kolkata in?

Kolkata uses India Time (IANA zone Asia/Kolkata). Right now the local time is UTC+5:30.

Does Kolkata observe daylight saving time?

No. Kolkata keeps the same time all year.

What is the time difference between Kolkata and New York?

Kolkata is currently 9:30 hours ahead of New York.

What is the time difference between Kolkata and London?

Kolkata is currently 4:30 hours ahead of London.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Kolkata today?

Today the sun rises at 5:35 AM and sets at 5:07 PM local time.

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