Current local time in

Kolkata

India

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Asia/Kolkata

Time zone

Asia/Kolkata

Abbreviation

GMT+5:30 (GMT+5:30)

Daylight saving

Not observed

Location

India

About time in Kolkata

Kolkata is located in India and follows the Asia/Kolkata time zone, currently abbreviated as GMT+5:30 with a UTC offset of GMT+5:30. Kolkata keeps the same UTC offset year-round, so its local time does not shift with the seasons. If you are scheduling a call, planning travel, or coordinating a remote team, the sections below show the current local time, the time difference to major cities, and quick links to convert Kolkata time to and from common time zones.

Kolkata does not observe daylight saving time. The local clock stays at the same offset all year.

Kolkata vs major cities right now

Live local time and offset relative to Kolkata. Click any card for that city's page.

Common Kolkata conversions

When it's a given hour in Kolkata, here is the matching local time in other major cities.

KolkataNew YorkLos AngelesLondonBerlinDubaiSingaporeTokyoSydney
6 AM8:30 PM5:30 PM1:30 AM2:30 AM4:30 AM8:30 AM9:30 AM10:30 AM
9 AM11:30 PM8:30 PM4:30 AM5:30 AM7:30 AM11:30 AM12:30 PM1:30 PM
12 PM2:30 AM11:30 PM7:30 AM8:30 AM10:30 AM2:30 PM3:30 PM4:30 PM
3 PM5:30 AM2:30 AM10:30 AM11:30 AM1:30 PM5:30 PM6:30 PM7:30 PM
6 PM8:30 AM5:30 AM1:30 PM2:30 PM4:30 PM8:30 PM9:30 PM10:30 PM
9 PM11:30 AM8:30 AM4:30 PM5:30 PM7:30 PM11:30 PM12:30 AM1:30 AM

Convert Kolkata to other time zones

Pre-loaded converters for the most-searched pairings.

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Kolkata in?
Kolkata is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, currently shown as GMT+5:30 with a UTC offset of GMT+5:30.
Does Kolkata observe daylight saving time?
Kolkata does not observe daylight saving time. The local clock stays at the same offset all year.
What is the current local time in Kolkata?
As of the most recent page load, the local date in Kolkata is Sunday, May 3, 2026. The clock at the top of this page updates every second.
How many hours is Kolkata ahead of GMT?
Kolkata is currently at GMT+5:30. The exact value can change by one hour during the daylight saving transition window.
What is the time difference between Kolkata and New York?
New York is currently 9h 30m behind of Kolkata.
What is the time difference between Kolkata and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is currently 12h 30m behind of Kolkata.

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