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About Kolkata
Kolkata is located in India, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a major city with a population of around 4,631,392. It runs on Asia/Kolkata time, currently UTC+5:30 relative to UTC. Kolkata does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountryIndia
- Population4,631,392
- Latitude22.5626°
- Longitude88.3630°
- Time zoneAsia/Kolkata
- Current UTC offsetUTC+5:30
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
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For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Kolkata's own coordinates.
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Top Places to Visit in Kolkata
Victoria Memorial
Victoria Memorial, built between 1906 and 1921 to honor Queen Victoria, is Kolkata's grandest colonial-era monument, its white marble facade blending British and Mughal architectural influences under the direction of architect William Emerson. Set within 64 acres of manicured gardens, the memorial now functions as a museum documenting the history of colonial Kolkata (then Calcutta) through paintings, photographs, manuscripts and artifacts from the British Raj period. A bronze Angel of Victory, weighing over three tons, tops the central dome and rotates with the wind, a detail of engineering as much as symbolism. The surrounding gardens, with reflecting pools and mature trees, are popular with local families for evening walks well beyond visitors specifically there for the museum, and the building is illuminated after dark for a light and sound show recounting Kolkata's history.
From Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, take the Kolkata Metro (via a connecting bus or taxi to the nearest station) toward Maidan or Rabindra Sadan station, both a short walk from the memorial.
From Howrah Junction railway station, take the Kolkata Metro across the river toward Maidan or Rabindra Sadan station, a short walk from the memorial.
From Kolkata's long-distance bus terminals, take the metro toward Maidan or Rabindra Sadan station, a short walk from the memorial.
Howrah Bridge
Howrah Bridge, opened in 1943, is one of the busiest cantilever bridges in the world, carrying an estimated 100,000 vehicles and countless pedestrians daily across the Hooghly River between Kolkata and Howrah. Built without any nuts or bolts, its entire steel structure held together through riveting, the bridge remains an engineering landmark from the late colonial era, constructed to replace an earlier pontoon bridge that couldn't handle the growing traffic between the two cities. The best views of the bridge come from the water itself, either via a ferry crossing or a boat ride along the Hooghly, particularly atmospheric in the early morning when the nearby flower market at Mullick Ghat is in full swing, or after dark when the bridge is illuminated. Photography of the bridge from certain angles has historically been restricted for security reasons, so it's worth checking current local guidance before setting up for photos.
From Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, take the Kolkata Metro (via a connecting bus or taxi) toward Esplanade station, then a taxi or short walk toward the bridge.
Howrah Junction railway station sits directly beside Howrah Bridge, an easy walk from the station.
From Kolkata's long-distance bus terminals, take the metro toward Esplanade station, then a taxi or walk toward the bridge.
Dakshineswar Kali Temple
Dakshineswar Kali Temple, built in 1855 by philanthropist Rani Rashmoni, sits on the banks of the Hooghly River and holds particular spiritual significance as the site where the revered 19th-century mystic Ramakrishna Paramahamsa lived and meditated for years, shaping much of modern Bengali religious thought. The main temple, dedicated to the goddess Bhavatarini, a form of Kali, is surrounded by twelve smaller shrines dedicated to Shiva, arranged symmetrically along the riverfront in a design distinctive to this temple complex. Its riverside setting adds a contemplative dimension beyond the temple's religious significance, with the ghats along the Hooghly offering a place to sit and take in the river views. The temple connects easily by ferry across the river to Belur Math, the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission founded by Ramakrishna's most famous disciple, Swami Vivekananda, making the two a natural pairing for visitors interested in this specific strand of Bengali spiritual history.
From Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, take the Kolkata Metro (via a connecting bus or taxi) to Dakshineswar station, the metro's northern terminus and right at the temple.
From Howrah Junction railway station, take the Kolkata Metro to Dakshineswar station, the line's northern terminus.
From Kolkata's long-distance bus terminals, take the metro to Dakshineswar station, the line's northern terminus.
Indian Museum
The Indian Museum, founded in 1814, is the oldest and largest museum in India, its collection spanning archaeology, art, anthropology, geology and zoology across galleries housed in a grand colonial-era building in central Kolkata. Highlights include Egyptian mummies, fossils, Mughal miniature paintings, and an extensive collection of Buddhist sculpture from Bharhut and Amaravati, two of the most significant ancient Buddhist sites in India. Its scale and age mean the museum retains something of a genuinely old-world, encyclopedic character, closer in spirit to 19th-century European natural history museums than to more modern, thematically curated institutions. Given how much ground the collection covers, from dinosaur skeletons to ancient sculpture, most visitors find it worth budgeting several hours, and the building itself, with its colonial architecture and central courtyard, is part of the experience of visiting.
From Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, take the Kolkata Metro (via a connecting bus or taxi) toward Park Street or Esplanade station, both a short walk from the museum.
From Howrah Junction railway station, take the Kolkata Metro across the river toward Park Street or Esplanade station, a short walk from the museum.
From Kolkata's long-distance bus terminals, take the metro toward Park Street or Esplanade station, a short walk from the museum.
Belur Math
Belur Math, on the western bank of the Hooghly River in Howrah, serves as the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, founded by Swami Vivekananda in the late 19th century to carry forward the teachings of his guru, Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. The main temple building's architecture deliberately blends Hindu, Christian and Islamic design elements into a single structure, a physical expression of the mission's core philosophy of the underlying unity of all religions. Set within extensive, carefully maintained grounds along the riverfront, the complex includes several other shrines and monastic buildings, and its atmosphere is notably calm and orderly compared to the more crowded devotional intensity of temples like Dakshineswar directly across the river. Evening prayers (aarti) draw visitors seeking a quieter, more contemplative spiritual experience, and a ferry connects the site to Dakshineswar Kali Temple on the opposite bank for visitors combining both.
From Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, take a taxi or ride-hailing app to Belur Math, as it sits across the river from the current metro network's northern reach, roughly 45-60 minutes depending on traffic.
From Howrah Junction railway station, take a taxi, auto-rickshaw, or local train toward Belur, roughly 30-40 minutes, or a ferry connection via Dakshineswar.
From Kolkata's long-distance bus terminals, take a taxi or ride-hailing app toward Belur Math in Howrah district.
India National Holidays
2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Republic Day | Mon, Jan 26 |
| Holi | Tue, Mar 3 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Sat, Mar 21 |
| Ram Navami | Thu, Mar 26 |
| Mahavir Jayanti | Tue, Mar 31 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 3 |
| Buddha Purnima | Fri, May 1 |
| Independence Day | Sat, Aug 15 |
| Gandhi Jayanti | Fri, Oct 2 |
| Dussehra | Tue, Oct 20 |
| Diwali | Sun, Nov 8 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 |
2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Republic Day | Tue, Jan 26 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Tue, Mar 9 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Mar 26 |
| Independence Day | Sun, Aug 15 |
| Gandhi Jayanti | Sat, Oct 2 |
| Christmas Day | Sat, Dec 25 |
2028
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Republic Day | Wed, Jan 26 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Sat, Feb 26 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 14 |
| Independence Day | Tue, Aug 15 |
| Gandhi Jayanti | Mon, Oct 2 |
| Christmas Day | Mon, Dec 25 |
2029
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Republic Day | Fri, Jan 26 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Wed, Feb 14 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Mar 30 |
| Independence Day | Wed, Aug 15 |
| Gandhi Jayanti | Tue, Oct 2 |
| Christmas Day | Tue, Dec 25 |
2030
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Republic Day | Sat, Jan 26 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Mon, Feb 4 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 19 |
| Independence Day | Thu, Aug 15 |
| Gandhi Jayanti | Wed, Oct 2 |
| Christmas Day | Wed, Dec 25 |
Daylight Saving Time
Kolkata does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset stays fixed at UTC+5:30 year-round.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Kolkata
What time zone is Kolkata in?
Kolkata, India uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone. It is currently on IST (UTC+5:30). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Kolkata observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Kolkata does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so it stays on UTC+5:30 all year round and never changes its clocks.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kolkata today?
The sun rises at 5:31 AM and sets at 5:15 PM in Kolkata today, giving 11h 43m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Kolkata and New York City?
New York City is 9 hours and 30 minutes behind Kolkata right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Kolkata?
Kolkata is currently UTC+5:30. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.