Time Difference: Kolkata vs New York City
Kolkata
7:57:22 AM IST
Thursday, May 14, 2026
9h 30m
9h 30m
New York City
10:27:22 PM EDT
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
New York City is 9.5 hours behind Kolkata.
Quick Reference
- Kolkata
- IST (GMT+5:30)
No Daylight Saving Time
- New York City
- EDT (GMT-4)
EST starts on Nov 1, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the time difference between Kolkata and New York City?
- New York City is 9.5 hours behind Kolkata.
- When is the best time to call from Kolkata to New York City?
- 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. Kolkata uses IST and New York City uses EDT.