Current Local Time in Kolkata
Kolkata, India (GMT+5:30)
Thursday, August 27, 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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⏰Time Zone Facts
Asia/KolkataData: IANA Time Zone Database
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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 in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (UTC+5:30). Kolkata does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+5:30 year-round.
Kolkata Time Difference at a Glance
Quick Facts: Kolkata Time
- Time Zone: Asia/Kolkata (UTC+5:30)
- Daylight Saving: Not observed
- Country: India
- Coordinates: 22.57, 88.36
- Calling Code: +91 33
🌐Time Difference from Kolkata
| City | Now | Diff | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌆New York | 5:16 PM | -9:30 | |
| 🌙London | 10:16 PM | -4:30 | |
| 🌅Tokyo | 6:16 AM | +3:30 | |
| 🌙Paris | 11:16 PM | -3:30 | |
| 🌙Dubai | 1:16 AM | -1:30 | |
| 🌙Singapore | 5:16 AM | +2:30 | |
| 🌙Hong Kong | 5:16 AM | +2:30 | |
| 🌙Shanghai | 5:16 AM | +2:30 |
❓Frequently Asked Questions
Kolkata is in the IST time zone (UTC+5:30). The current local time is displayed at the top of this page and updates in real-time. Kolkata is located in India.
Kolkata is in the IST time zone, which is UTC+5:30. The IANA time zone identifier is Asia/Kolkata.
No, Kolkata does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The time remains at UTC+5:30 throughout the year, making it easier to schedule international calls and meetings.
Kolkata is 4 hours and 30 minutes ahead of London. When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London, it's 4.5:00 PM in Kolkata. Note that this difference may vary by 1 hour when either location observes Daylight Saving Time.
Kolkata is 9 hours and 30 minutes ahead of New York (Eastern Time). When it's 9:00 AM in New York, it's 6.5:00 PM in Kolkata. This difference may change during Daylight Saving Time transitions.
The best time to call Kolkata is during business hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time (IST). For international calls, use our Time Converter above to find overlapping business hours between Kolkata and your location.
Standard business hours in Kolkata are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM IST. Banks typically operate 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Shops may have extended hours, often until 8:00 PM or later in commercial areas.
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