Current time in Kolkata, India

Kolkata follows India Standard Time (IST) and remains on the same time throughout the year.

Quick facts:

• Time zone: IST (UTC +5:30)
• Daylight Saving: Not observed
• UTC offset: +5 hours 30 minutes
• IANA zone: Asia/Kolkata

Time difference from Kolkata:

• Kolkata ↔ Sydney: Sydney is usually 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours 30 minutes ahead (depending on Australian DST)
• Kolkata ↔ Auckland: Auckland is usually 6 hours 30 minutes to 7 hours 30 minutes ahead
• Kolkata ↔ Los Angeles: LA is usually 13 hours 30 minutes behind (sometimes 12 hours 30 minutes during US DST overlap)
• Kolkata ↔ New York: NY is usually 10 hours 30 minutes behind (sometimes 9 hours 30 minutes during US DST)
• Kolkata ↔ London: London is usually 5 hours 30 minutes behind (sometimes 4 hours 30 minutes during UK DST)

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Kolkata use Daylight Saving Time?
No. India stays on IST (UTC +5:30) all year.

What time zone is Kolkata in?
India Standard Time (IST), UTC +5:30.

Is Kolkata the same time as New Delhi?
Yes. New Delhi and Kolkata both follow IST (UTC +5:30).