Current Local Time in Kolkata, India
Kolkata is a city in West Bengal, India. It keeps time in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, whose standard offset is UTC+5:30. Kolkata does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC+5:30 offset stays the same all year round. This page shows the current local time in Kolkata as a live clock, along with the city's UTC offset, daylight saving status, sunrise and sunset, and how far ahead or behind it is compared with your own location.
Kolkata facts
- Country
- India
- Region
- West Bengal
- Coordinates
- 22.5726° N, 88.3639° E
- Elevation
- 9 m (30 ft)
- Population
- ~4,497,000
- Currency
- Indian rupee (INR)
- Languages
- Hindi, English
- Calling code
- +91
Time zone
- Zone name
- Asia/Kolkata
- Standard offset
- UTC+5:30
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- Daylight saving
- Not observed
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Local time in other cities
- Tokyo, Japan
- Singapore, Singapore
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Mumbai, India
- Beijing, China
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Seoul, South Korea
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Jakarta, Indonesia
- Manila, Philippines
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Shanghai, China
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kolkata in?
Kolkata uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Its standard offset is UTC+5:30.
Does Kolkata observe daylight saving time?
No. Kolkata stays on UTC+5:30 all year and does not change its clocks for daylight saving time.
What country is Kolkata in?
Kolkata is located in India (West Bengal). The local currency is the Indian rupee (INR) and the international calling code is +91.