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Time Difference: Kolkata to New York

🇮🇳KolkataUTC+5:30
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🇺🇸New YorkUTC-5
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Kolkata, India
Fri, Jun 5
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New York, US
Fri, Jun 5

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Time Difference
9 hours 30 minutes
New York is 9 hours 30 minutes behind Kolkata
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Kolkata vs New York timezone guide

Kolkata (India) uses the Asia/Kolkata timezone at UTC+5:30, while New York (US) uses America/New_York at UTC-5. This means New York is 10 hours 30 minutes behind Kolkata (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Kolkata and New York

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Kolkata and New York do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

KolkataNew YorkStatus
6am8:30pmKolkata early, New York evening
7am9:30pmKolkata early, New York evening
8am10:30pmKolkata early, New York late evening
9am11:30pmKolkata working hours, New York late evening
10am12:30amKolkata working hours, New York asleep
11am1:30amKolkata working hours, New York asleep
12pm2:30amKolkata working hours, New York asleep
1pm3:30amKolkata working hours, New York asleep
2pm4:30amKolkata working hours, New York asleep
3pm5:30amKolkata working hours, New York asleep
4pm6:30amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm7:30amKolkata evening, New York early
6pm8:30amKolkata evening, New York early
7pm9:30amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm10:30amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm11:30amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm12:30pmKolkata late evening, New York working hours

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Kolkata and New York

New York observes daylight saving time, but Kolkata does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around New York's transition dates.

  • Jan 1 → Mar 8Kolkata is 10h 30m ahead New York
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Kolkata is 9h 30m ahead New York
  • Nov 1 → Jan 1Kolkata is 10h 30m ahead New York

Distance between Kolkata and New York

Great-circle distance
12,746 km
Direct flight time
~15h 60m

Kolkata and New York are 12,746 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~15h 60m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Kolkata and New York?
The current time difference is 9 hours 30 minutes. Kolkata is currently 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York.
Is Kolkata ahead of New York?
Yes. Kolkata is currently 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York.
What time is it in New York when it's 9 AM in Kolkata?
When it's 9 AM in Kolkata, it's 11:30pm in New York.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Kolkata and New York?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Kolkata and New York do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Kolkata and New York observe daylight saving time?
New York observes daylight saving time, but Kolkata does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Kolkata and New York?
Kolkata and New York are 12,746 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 15 hours 60 minutes.