Current Time in Kolkata (Calcutta), India
Kolkata is on India Standard Time – IST (UTC+5:30) right now. Kolkata does not observe daylight saving time.
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Asia/Kolkata
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Time zone of Kolkata
| Time zone | India Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | IST |
| UTC offset | UTC+5:30 |
| IANA time zone id | Asia/Kolkata |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
Time difference between Kolkata and other cities
| City | Difference | Local time |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| Los Angeles | 13 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| London | 5 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| Paris | 4 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| Dubai | 1 hour 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| Manila | 2 hours 30 minutes ahead | --:-- |
| Tokyo | 3 hours 30 minutes ahead | --:-- |
| Sydney | 5 hours 30 minutes ahead | --:-- |
| Toronto | 10 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| Chicago | 11 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
Daylight saving time in Kolkata
Kolkata does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC+5:30 all year, so conversions never shift.
Kolkata time FAQ
What time is it in Kolkata right now?
Kolkata is on IST (UTC+5:30). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Kolkata, updated every second.
What time zone is Kolkata in?
Kolkata is in India Standard Time, abbreviated IST, UTC+5:30. Its IANA time zone id is Asia/Kolkata.
Does Kolkata observe daylight saving time?
No. Kolkata stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
What is the time difference between Kolkata and New York?
New York is 10 hours 30 minutes behind Kolkata.
Other cities in India
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.