Sunrise
05:32
LOCAL TIME IN KOLKATA
Current time in Kolkata, India
It is 4:46 pm on Thursday, 15 October 2026 in Kolkata. Kolkata is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, UTC+05:30, and is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of London.
IST · UTC+05:30No daylight savingCalling code +91
LIVE LOCAL TIME
Kolkata
16:46:43
Thursday, 15 October 2026
Working hoursUTC+05:30
69% of the day in Kolkata has passed
A little moment in KolkataSunrise and sunset in Kolkata today
Local times for 15 October 2026. Calculated from the city’s coordinates.
☀ The sun is up. 0h 25m of daylight left.
Solar noon
11:22
Sunset
17:11
Day length
11h 38m
Kolkata time zone facts
Everything you need before you call, travel or plan a meeting.
Time zone
Asia/Kolkata
Abbreviation: ISTUTC offset now
UTC+05:30
UTC is the shared world time reference.Daylight saving
Not used
No clock change in the next 12 months.Calling code
+91
International dialling code for India.Coordinates
22.57°N, 88.36°E
Used for sunrise and sunset times.Country
AsiaTime in other cities in India
All of these cities share the same local time.
Time in New Delhi Working hours16:46:43UTC+05:30
Time in Mumbai Working hours16:46:43UTC+05:30
Time in Bengaluru Working hours16:46:43UTC+05:30
Time in Chennai Working hours16:46:43UTC+05:30
Time in Hyderabad Working hours16:46:43UTC+05:30
Time in Ahmedabad Working hours16:46:43UTC+05:30
Time in Pune Working hours16:46:43UTC+05:30
Time in Jaipur Working hours16:46:43UTC+05:30
Time in Kochi Working hours16:46:43UTC+05:30
Kolkata time difference with world cities
How far ahead or behind Kolkata is right now.
| City | Time now | Difference from Kolkata |
|---|---|---|
| Time in London | 12:16:43 | Kolkata is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead |
| Time in New York | 07:16:43 | Kolkata is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead |
| Time in Los Angeles | 04:16:43 | Kolkata is 12 hours 30 minutes ahead |
| Time in Dubai | 15:16:43 | Kolkata is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead |
| Time in Singapore | 19:16:43 | Kolkata is 2 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Time in Tokyo | 20:16:43 | Kolkata is 3 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Time in Sydney | 22:16:43 | Kolkata is 5 hours 30 minutes behind |
| UTC | 11:16:43 | Kolkata is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead |
Best time to call Kolkata
Office hours of 9 am to 5 pm in Kolkata today look like this elsewhere.
London04:30 – 12:30Thu 15 Oct
New York23:30 – 07:30Wed 14 Oct
Dubai07:30 – 15:30Thu 15 Oct
Sydney14:30 – 22:30Thu 15 Oct
Questions about time in Kolkata
What time is it in Kolkata now?
The current time in Kolkata is 4:46 pm on Thursday, 15 October 2026 (UTC+05:30). The clock at the top of this page updates every second.
What time zone is Kolkata in?
Kolkata uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone (IST). The current UTC offset is UTC+05:30.
Does Kolkata observe daylight saving time?
No. Kolkata does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+05:30 all year.
What is the time difference between Kolkata and London?
Kolkata is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of London right now. Differences can change when either place changes its clocks.
What is the time difference between Kolkata and New York?
Kolkata is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York right now.
What is the country calling code for India?
The international calling code for India is +91. Before calling, check that it is a good local time: weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm are a helpful starting point.
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