Local Time in Kolkata, India
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- IANA Zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Country
- India
- Continent
- Asia
Latest news in Kolkata
- September 5, 2026: Kolkata among top 10 most polluted cities in the worldIQAir · 22h ago
- 10 lesser-known facts about St. Teresa of Calcutta, 10 years after canonizationEWTN News · 1d ago
- At least nine killed in hotel fire in India's KolkataReuters · 18d ago
- Massive fire at Kolkata chemical storage unit, no casualtiesThe Indian Express · 3h ago
- Restaurateurs back food safety inspections by Kolkata Municipal Corporation teamTelegraph India · 13h ago
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Kolkata vs. major world hubs
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- Kolkata0
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- UTC+5.5 hours
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Kolkata right now?
- The current time in Kolkata, India is 06:46:39 PM (IST), which is UTC+5:30.
- What time zone is Kolkata in?
- Kolkata uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated IST, UTC+5:30.
- Does Kolkata observe daylight saving time?
- No. Kolkata does not observe daylight saving time — its UTC offset stays at UTC+5:30 year-round.
- What is the UTC offset in Kolkata?
- Kolkata is currently UTC+5:30 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).