What time is it in Kolkata?
India
Kolkata is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (). In Kolkata it is currently --:--:--. Kolkata is located in India. The difference compared to São Paulo (BRT, UTC-3) is 8.5 hours ahead — when it's 12pm in São Paulo, it's 20:30 in Kolkata.
Live world clocks
| 🇧🇷São Paulo | --:-- | 8.5 hours behind |
| 🇵🇹Lisbon | --:-- | 4.5 hours behind |
| 🇬🇧London | --:-- | 4.5 hours behind |
| 🇺🇸New York | --:-- | 9.5 hours behind |
| 🇯🇵Tokyo | --:-- | 3.5 hours ahead |
| 🇦🇪Dubai | --:-- | 1.5 hours behind |
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Retail: 9am–7pm | Banks: 9am–5pm | Restaurants: 12–3pm and 7–10pm
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About Kolkata
Kolkata is one of the main cities of India, located in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Does not observe daylight saving time.
- Population
- 4,500,000
- Metro area
- 15,700,000
- Official language
- Hindi/Inglês
- Currency
- Rupia (INR)
Main airport
- Distance to center
- 0 km
- Avg. travel time
- 0 min
Frequently asked questions about Kolkata
What time is it in Kolkata now?
The current time in Kolkata is shown live at the top of this page, updated every second from the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
What time zone is Kolkata in?
Kolkata is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (UTC+5:30).
What's the time difference between Kolkata and São Paulo?
The difference between Kolkata and São Paulo (BRT, UTC-3) is 8.5 hours ahead.
What's the time difference between Kolkata and Lisbon?
The difference between Kolkata and Lisbon is 4.5 hours ahead.
Does Kolkata observe daylight saving time?
No, Kolkata does not observe daylight saving time — the time zone stays stable year-round.
How do I call Kolkata from Brazil?
From Brazil, dial 0021 + +91 + local area code + number.
What are the upcoming holidays in India?
Jan 01 — New Year's Day; Dec 25 — Christmas Day
What are typical business hours in Kolkata?
Retail: 9am–7pm | Banks: 9am–5pm | Restaurants: 12–3pm and 7–10pm