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West Bengal, India
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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See the exact local time in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The live clock above updates every second.Kolkata follows India Standard Time (GMT+5:30, UTC+5:30). Use the sections below for timezone details, UTC offset, DST status, and comparisons with other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in Kolkata
What Time Is It in Kolkata Right Now?
The current local time in Kolkata, West Bengal, India is 11:13:55 PM on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Kolkata observes the India Standard Time timezone (GMT+5:30, UTC+5:30). The city is currently on standard GMT+5:30 time.
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11:13:55 PM
GMT+5:30 · UTC+5:30
Kolkata Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Kolkata timezone details
- Timezone
- India Standard Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC+5:30
- IANA Identifier
- Asia/Kolkata
- Daylight Saving Time
- Not observed / not active
- Country
- 🇮🇳 India
- Region / State
- West Bengal
Kolkata maintains a stable UTC offset of UTC+5:30 year-round, making it easy to schedule international calls and meetings.
How to Compare Kolkata Time With Other Cities
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Check the current local time in Kolkata (GMT+5:30, UTC+5:30) at the top of this page — the clock updates every second.
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Kolkata Time Zone Information
Time Zone Details
- Time Zone
- GMT+5:30
- Full Name
- India Standard Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC+5:30
- IANA Zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Country
- 🇮🇳 India
- DST Active
- No — Standard time is in effect
- Region/State
- West Bengal
Kolkata is located in India (West Bengal) and observes the Asia/Kolkata time zone. The current UTC offset is UTC+5:30. This timezone does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
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