Current Time in Kolkata
01:17:46 PM
Thursday, October 1, 2026
- Time zoneIndia Standard TimeAsia/Kolkata
- UTC offsetUTC+5:30
- Daylight saving timeNot observed
Kolkata does not observe daylight saving time; the offset is UTC+5:30 all year. Kolkata is 9 h 30 min ahead of New York.
Time difference between Kolkata and other cities
| City | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 03:47 AM | −9 h 30 min |
| Los Angeles | 12:47 AM | −12 h 30 min |
| Mexico City | 01:47 AM | −11 h 30 min |
| São Paulo | 04:47 AM | −8 h 30 min |
| London | 08:47 AM | −4 h 30 min |
| Paris | 09:47 AM | −3 h 30 min |
| Berlin | 09:47 AM | −3 h 30 min |
| Kyiv | 10:47 AM | −2 h 30 min |
| Moscow | 10:47 AM | −2 h 30 min |
| Istanbul | 10:47 AM | −2 h 30 min |
| Dubai | 11:47 AM | −1 h 30 min |
| Riyadh | 10:47 AM | −2 h 30 min |
| New Delhi | 01:17 PM | 0 |
| Bangkok | 02:47 PM | +1 h 30 min |
| Beijing | 03:47 PM | +2 h 30 min |
| Tokyo | 04:47 PM | +3 h 30 min |
| Sydney | 05:47 PM | +4 h 30 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kolkata in?
Kolkata uses India Standard Time (UTC+5:30).
Does Kolkata observe daylight saving time?
Kolkata does not observe daylight saving time; the offset is UTC+5:30 all year.
What is the time difference between Kolkata and New York?
Kolkata is 9 h 30 min ahead of New York.