Time in Kolkata

Current local time in Kolkata (India), updated every second.

Sunday, November 8, 2026

India Standard Time · UTC+5:30

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UTC offset
UTC+5:30 · IST
Time zone
India Standard Time
Asia/Kolkata
Daylight saving time
Not observed
Sunrise
05:44
Sunset
16:55 (11 h 10 min)
Difference from London
+5 h 30 min

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Time zone in Kolkata

Kolkata is located in India and uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone (India Standard Time). Its current offset from Coordinated Universal Time is UTC+5:30 (IST).

Kolkata does not observe daylight saving time: the time is UTC+5:30 all year round.

Today in Kolkata the sun rises at 05:44 and sets at 16:55 (local time), giving 11 h 10 min of daylight. Approximate coordinates: 22.57° N, 88.36° E.

Compared with London, the time difference with Kolkata is currently +5 h 30 min.

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it now in Kolkata?

The current time in Kolkata (India) is shown on the clock above and updates every second. Kolkata uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which is currently UTC+5:30.

Does Kolkata observe daylight saving time?

Kolkata does not observe daylight saving time: the time is UTC+5:30 all year round.

What time are sunrise and sunset in Kolkata today?

Today in Kolkata the sun rises at 05:44 and sets at 16:55 (local time), giving 11 h 10 min of daylight.

What is the time difference between Kolkata and London?

Right now Kolkata is +5 h 30 min compared with London. This may change at certain times of the year if only one of the two places observes daylight saving time.

How do I work out the time difference between Kolkata and my city?

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