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| TIME DIFFERENCE | %s +05:30 (IST) |
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What time is it in Kolkata?
The current time in Kolkata is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Kolkata is in India, in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Kolkata does not change its clocks during the year: local time is always UTC +5:30.
Time difference with London: +4:30 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in London, it is 16:30 in Kolkata.
Time zone and clock changes in Kolkata
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC +5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Difference with London | +4:30 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Kolkata
Today, October 6, 2026, the sun rises in Kolkata at 05:29 and sets at 17:19 (local time), giving 11 h 50 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 11:24.
More about Kolkata
See the location and GPS coordinates of Kolkata, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Kolkata and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Kolkata
What time is it in Kolkata right now?
The current time in Kolkata is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
What is the time difference between Kolkata and London?
Time difference with London: +4:30 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in London, it is 16:30 in Kolkata.
Does Kolkata observe daylight saving time?
Kolkata does not change its clocks during the year: local time is always UTC +5:30.
What time is sunrise today in Kolkata?
Today, October 6, 2026, the sun rises in Kolkata at 05:29 and sets at 17:19 (local time), giving 11 h 50 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 11:24.
