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Kolkata is in the India Standard Time (IST).
The UTC offset is UTC+5:30.
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About the Kolkata Time Zone
Daylight Saving Time in Kolkata
India does not observe daylight saving time. Kolkata remains on IST (UTC+5:30) year-round.
About Kolkata
Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal and a major cultural and commercial city in eastern India. It shares IST with all of India.
Kolkata is important for IT outsourcing, trade, and is the gateway to northeast India and Bangladesh.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Kolkata in?+
Kolkata is in India Standard Time (IST), which is UTC+5:30.
Is Kolkata the same timezone as Mumbai?+
Yes. All of India uses IST (UTC+5:30).
Does Kolkata observe daylight saving time?+
No.
How many hours ahead of London is Kolkata?+
5.5 hours in winter, 4.5 hours in summer.
What is the time difference between Kolkata and Singapore?+
Singapore (UTC+8) is 2.5 hours ahead of Kolkata (UTC+5:30).
What time is it in Kolkata now?
The current local time in Kolkata is displayed above and updates every second. Kolkata is in the India Standard Time (IST), UTC offset UTC+5:30.
What time zone is Kolkata in?
Kolkata is in India Standard Time (IST). The UTC offset is UTC+5:30.