Time Difference: Amsterdam vs Kolkata
Kolkata is 3.5 hours ahead of Amsterdam.
Quick Reference
- Amsterdam
- CEST (GMT+2)
CET starts on Oct 25, 2026
- Kolkata
- IST (GMT+5:30)
No Daylight Saving Time
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the time difference between Amsterdam and Kolkata?
- Kolkata is 3.5 hours ahead of Amsterdam.
- When is the best time to call from Amsterdam to Kolkata?
- The best time to call is during overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both cities. Use the interactive converter on this page to visually compare hours side by side.
- Does the time difference change with daylight saving time?
- The time difference may change when either city enters or exits daylight saving time. Amsterdam uses CEST and Kolkata uses IST.