Time In Kolkata Now

Many of those who ask what time is it in Kolkata now want to make a call at a more convenient time.

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In this section you will learn the main facts about the current time in Kolkata.

Please be aware that Daylight Saving Time (DST) is not used in Kolkata.

Without DST clocks do not change in Kolkata, keeping the same UTC offset throughout the year.

Facts About Kolkata

How Many Time Zones in Kolkata

Information for Travelers

Kolkata (formerly: Kolkata) is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal.

The city was founded as the trading post of the British East India Company and was the capital of British India from 1773 to 1911.

Located over the Hooghly River in West Bengal, the Howrah Bridge is the main connection between Howrah and Kolkata.

It is a cantilevered bridge and is considered one of the busiest among them.

Unique in India, Science City opened on July 1, 1997.

It is a major attraction for Kolkata residents as well as people visiting Kolkata.

It is one of the best and largest science museums in the world and offers a fun way to learn science.


Culture

Today the city is known for its grand colonial architecture, art galleries and cultural festivals.

In Kolkata is also located the mother house, headquarters of the Missionaries of Charity.

This order was founded by Mother Teresa, who is also buried in Calcutta.

The Victoria Memorial is a grand marble building, considered the pride of Calcutta.

Built between 1906 and 1921, it is dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria. It is now a museum and popular tourist spot under the Ministry of Culture.

The Indian Museum is one of the oldest museums in the world, with some of the finest collections of ornaments, fossils, skeletons, antiquities, armour, mummies and impressive Mughal paintings.

Read about Kolkata in Wikipedia