Time Difference: Canberra vs Kolkata
Canberra
11:30:59 AM AEST
Thursday, May 14, 2026
4h 30m
4h 30m
Kolkata
7:00:59 AM IST
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Kolkata is 4.5 hours behind Canberra.
Quick Reference
- Canberra
- AEST (GMT+10)
AEDT starts on Oct 3, 2026
- Kolkata
- IST (GMT+5:30)
No Daylight Saving Time
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the time difference between Canberra and Kolkata?
- Kolkata is 4.5 hours behind Canberra.
- When is the best time to call from Canberra 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. Canberra uses AEST and Kolkata uses IST.