Current Time in Kolkata, India
GMT+5:30 · UTC+05:30 · 4,631,392pop.
Time Zone
| Zone | GMT+5:30 — India Standard Time |
| UTC offset | UTC+05:30 |
| IANA | Asia/Kolkata |
| DST | Not observed |
Sun Today
| Sunrise | 04:55 |
| Sunset | 18:25 |
| Day Length | 13h 29m |
| Solar noon | 11:40 |
| Twilight | 04:30 – 18:50 |
Moon & Location
| Phase | 🌖 Waning Gibbous |
| Illumination | 93.1% |
| Coordinates | 22.56°, 88.36° |
| Country | India |
| Calling code | +91 |
Plan with Kolkata time
Practical timing guidance for calls, launches, travel, and remote work in Kolkata.
Local rhythm
It is currently evening in Kolkata, which is near the edge of the workday. For most business calls, start with 9:00 AM-5:00 PM GMT+5:30.
Best global overlap
The strongest workday overlap is with Dubai: 10:30 AM-5:30 PM in Kolkata matches 9:00 AM-4:00 PM there.
DST caveat
Kolkata does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset is steadier through the year.
Time Difference from Kolkata
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York City | +9h 30m |
| Los Angeles | +12h 30m |
| London | +4h 30m |
| Berlin | +3h 30m |
| Dubai | +1h 30m |
| Shanghai | -2h 30m |
| Tokyo | -3h 30m |
| Sydney | -4h 30m |
| São Paulo | +8h 30m |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Kolkata in?
Kolkata uses India Standard Time (GMT+5:30, UTC+05:30). IANA identifier: Asia/Kolkata. Kolkata does not observe daylight saving time.
Sunrise and sunset in Kolkata today?
Sunrise 04:55, sunset 18:25. Day length: 13h 29m (+0m vs yesterday). Solar noon: 11:40.
Moon phase in Kolkata?
🌖 Waning Gibbous (93.1% illuminated). Next full moon: Jul 29. Next new moon: Jul 14.