Kolkata — time and weather
Kolkata is a city in India, in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. This page shows the current local time in Kolkata and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Kolkata
Local time in Kolkata is based on the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
India is a large South Asian country with an ancient history, many languages and religions, a diverse cuisine and vibrant traditions.
More about the country: India →What to see in Kolkata
Sights and historical places
- Victoria Memorial
- Howrah Bridge
- Indian Museum
- Dakshineswar Kali Temple
- Kalighat Kali Temple
- Vidyasagar Setu
Climate in Kolkata: month by month
The warmest month in Kolkata is April, with average daytime highs of 36.5 °C; the coolest is January, around 25.4 °C by day and 14.3 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in August (~405 mm) and is lowest in January (~14 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25 | 14 | 14 | 2 |
| February | 29 | 17 | 22 | 3 |
| March | 34 | 22 | 47 | 7 |
| April | 36 | 26 | 49 | 7 |
| May | 34 | 26 | 190 | 19 |
| June | 34 | 27 | 270 | 22 |
| July | 32 | 26 | 363 | 30 |
| August | 32 | 26 | 405 | 29 |
| September | 31 | 26 | 341 | 27 |
| October | 31 | 24 | 182 | 16 |
| November | 29 | 20 | 18 | 2 |
| December | 26 | 16 | 26 | 1 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit Kolkata are January, December: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Kolkata: Sunrise 05:15 · Sunset 18:05 · Day length 12:49
Time difference from Kolkata right now:
| New York | +9.5 h |
| London | +4.5 h |
| Dubai | +1.5 h |
| Tokyo | −3.5 h |
| Paris | +3.5 h |
| Sydney | −4.5 h |