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Time in Kolkata, India now

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IST Indian Standard Time UTC+5:30 No DST
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Kolkata

West Bengal, India

29 Jul 2026

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India: common questions

What is the current time in Kolkata?

Kolkata uses Indian Standard Time (IST) (Asia/Kolkata), which is UTC+5:30 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The city does not observe daylight saving time.

Does Kolkata observe Daylight Saving Time?

No, Kolkata does not observe daylight saving time. Local clocks stay on UTC+5:30 year-round.

What is the time difference between Kolkata and major cities?

London (GMT/BST): Kolkata is 4 hours and 30 minutes behind London.

New York (EST/EDT): Kolkata is 9 hours and 30 minutes behind New York.

UTC (UTC): Kolkata is 5 hours and 30 minutes behind UTC.

What region is Kolkata in?

Kolkata is in West Bengal. Browse nearby cities in India using the links below.

What is Kolkata known for?

Kolkata is a populated place in India, using Indian Standard Time (IST) (UTC+5:30) for local civil time. Coordinates: 22.56263°N, 88.36304°E.