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What time is it in Kolkata?
Kolkata time zone, explained
Right now it is the time shown on the live clock above in Kolkata. Kolkata observes the Asia/Kolkata time zone (GMT+5:30). The clock on this page reads the official time-zone rules, so it stays correct year-round — including daylight saving time changes.
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Kolkata time — FAQ
What time is it in Kolkata right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Kolkata (Asia/Kolkata, GMT+5:30). It updates every second and automatically accounts for daylight saving time.
What time zone is Kolkata in?
Kolkata uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, currently GMT+5:30.
Does Kolkata observe daylight saving time?
This page uses the official IANA time zone database, so if Kolkata changes its clocks, the time shown here changes with it automatically.