Current Time in Kolkata, India
5:58:22 AM IST
Monday, March 30, 2026
Time Zone Details
- IANA Zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Time Zone
- IST
- GMT Offset
- GMT+5:30
- Daylight Saving Time
- No Daylight Saving Time
- Country
- India
- Est. Population
- ~4.6M people
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Kolkata right now?
- The current time in Kolkata is 5:58 AM IST (GMT+5:30). Use the interactive converter on this page to compare Kolkata with other cities.
- Does Kolkata observe daylight saving time?
- Kolkata does not observe daylight saving time. Its GMT offset remains GMT+5:30 year-round.
- What is the GMT offset for Kolkata?
- Kolkata is at GMT+5:30 (IST). The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Kolkata.