Current Local Time in Kolkata
Kolkata, India (GMT+5:30)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Kolkata follows India Standard Time (IST), which is UTC+5:30. The city does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the offset remains constant year-round.
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Asia/KolkataData: IANA Time Zone Database
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☀️Climate
Tropical wet and dry with hot humid summers (30-38°C) and mild winters (12-25°C).
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📍About Kolkata Time Zone
Kolkata is located in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (UTC+5:30). As a major metropolitan city in India, Kolkata serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Kolkata is 11 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Kolkata, consider that standard business hours are typically Shops 10 AM to 8 PM. Durga Puja means city-wide celebration. local time. Kolkata does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+5:30.
Kolkata has a population of approximately 15M (15M in the metro area). The local currency is the Indian Rupee (₹). To call Kolkata from abroad, use the country code +91 33. The primary language spoken is Bengali, English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Kolkata time is 11 hours ahead of New York, and 6 hours ahead of London. This makes Kolkata strategically located for global business coordination. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Kolkata Time
- • Time Zone: Asia/Kolkata (UTC+5:30)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: India (IN)
- • Coordinates: 22.57°, 88.36°
- • Calling Code: +91 33