Current Time in Kolkata (2026)

Kolkata is in the India Standard Time (IST) time zone →

Quick answer

Timezone

India Standard Time

Asia/Kolkata · GMT+5:30

UTC offset

UTC+5:30

Daylight saving now

Kolkata does not observe DST

Next clock change

None scheduled in the next 12 months for Kolkata

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Kolkata right now?

The current time in Kolkata is 9:06 AM on Friday, Jul 3. Kolkata uses India Standard Time (Asia/Kolkata, GMT+5:30).

What timezone is Kolkata in?

Kolkata is in the India Standard Time (IANA: Asia/Kolkata, abbreviation: GMT+5:30).

What is Kolkata's UTC offset?

Kolkata is currently UTC+5:30 relative to Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Kolkata observe daylight saving?

No — Kolkata does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset stays at UTC+5:30 year-round.