Time Now in Kolkata, India 🇮🇳
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Kolkata ranks
#69 for largest by population · #82 for strangest clocks.
Lat/Long: 22.56° N, 88.36° E
Elevation: 11 m above sea level
Population rank: #7 of 3,570 cities in India by population
State: West Bengal
IANA Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
Solar time: clocks run about 25m behind the sun
Timezone: IST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in India: IST
Kolkata is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (UTC+5:30). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Kolkata, India, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Kolkata
Daylight Hours in Kolkata
Kolkata gets 13h 27m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kolkata is at 04:57 and sunset in Kolkata is at 18:25.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 45m near the December solstice to 13h 31m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Kolkata and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Kolkata right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Kolkata
What is the current local time in Kolkata?
The live local time in Kolkata is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Kolkata currently observes IST, with a standard offset of UTC+5:30.
What time zone is Kolkata in?
Kolkata uses the IST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+5:30.
Does Kolkata observe daylight saving time?
No. Kolkata stays on standard time throughout the year.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 7 Jul ● | 03:29 | 04:57 | 11:41 | 14:57 | 18:25 | 19:55 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 03:29 | 04:57 | 11:41 | 14:57 | 18:25 | 19:55 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 03:30 | 04:58 | 11:41 | 14:57 | 18:25 | 19:55 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 03:30 | 04:58 | 11:41 | 14:58 | 18:25 | 19:55 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 03:31 | 04:59 | 11:42 | 14:58 | 18:24 | 19:54 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 03:31 | 04:59 | 11:42 | 14:58 | 18:24 | 19:54 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 03:32 | 04:59 | 11:42 | 14:59 | 18:24 | 19:54 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kolkata
Sunrise
in Kolkata
↑
4:57 AM
Sunset
in Kolkata
↓
6:25 PM
Day Length
13h 27m
Dawn
in Kolkata
4:32 AM
Dusk
in Kolkata
6:50 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Kolkata
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
60.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 23:08
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 11:08
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Distances & Clock Changes in Kolkata
How Far Is Kolkata From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 1,654 km | W (259deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,649 km | E (86deg) |
| Singapore | 2,890 km | SE (143deg) |
| Dubai | 3,369 km | WNW (282deg) |
| Tokyo | 5,131 km | ENE (62deg) |
| Moscow | 5,533 km | NW (325deg) |
| Paris | 7,857 km | NW (316deg) |
| London | 7,963 km | NW (319deg) |
Kolkata's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kolkata and you would surface in the open ocean, near 22.6deg S, 91.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kolkata
What time is it in Kolkata right now?
The current local time in Kolkata is 02:54 on Tuesday, July 07, 2026. Kolkata follows the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
What time zone is Kolkata in?
Kolkata uses the Asia/Kolkata IANA time zone (UTC+5:30). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Kolkata?
Is Kolkata on daylight saving time right now?
No — Kolkata is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 07, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kolkata today?
Today in Kolkata: sunrise is at 04:57 and sunset is at 18:25, giving 13h 27m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kolkata tonight?
The moon phase over Kolkata tonight is Last Quarter with 60.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Kolkata?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kolkata, clocks run about 25m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.