Current Time in Kolkata, India
Check the current time in Kolkata, including its time zone, UTC offset, and daylight saving status. Use this page to quickly plan calls, travel, or meetings with people in Kolkata.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
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About Time in Kolkata
Kolkata follows IST (UTC+5:30). The cultural capital of eastern India.
The current time in Kolkata is displayed above and updates every second. Today in Kolkata, the sun rises at approximately 5:11 AM and sets at approximately 6:01 PM. The current date is Thursday, August 13, 2026. Whether you're scheduling a meeting across time zones, planning travel to Kolkata, or simply curious about the local time, NowTimeHub provides accurate, real-time information for Kolkata, India and hundreds of other cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Kolkata observe Daylight Saving Time?
No, India does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time zone is Kolkata in?
Kolkata is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone with an offset of GMT+05:30 from UTC.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kolkata?
Today, sunrise in Kolkata is at approximately 5:11 AM and sunset at approximately 6:01 PM. Times vary throughout the year.
What is the current time in Kolkata?
The current time in Kolkata is shown in the live clock above. This page updates every second to show the accurate local time.
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Last updated: August 2026