UTC to Kolkata Time Converter
IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of UTC. 9:00 AM UTC = 2:30 PM IST.
IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of UTC. To convert UTC to Kolkata Time, add 5 hours 30 minutes to the UTC time: 9:00 AM UTC = 2:30 PM IST.
UTC (UTC) is used in The world's time standard; used in aviation, computing and science. Kolkata Time (Kolkata time) is used in Kolkata, India.
UTC to Kolkata Time time conversion table
UTC to Kolkata Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| UTC | Kolkata Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:30 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 6:30 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 7:30 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 8:30 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 9:30 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 10:30 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 11:30 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 12:30 PM |
| UTC | Kolkata Time |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:30 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:30 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:30 PM |
| UTC | Kolkata Time |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:30 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:30 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:30 AM+1 |
| 8:00 PM | 1:30 AM+1 |
| 9:00 PM | 2:30 AM+1 |
| 10:00 PM | 3:30 AM+1 |
| 11:00 PM | 4:30 AM+1 |
Conversion table from UTC to Kolkata Time for 7 Nov 2026. A tick marks hours that fall between 9 AM and 5 PM in both places. +1 means the next day in Kolkata Time, −1 the previous day.
- ✓ marks 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Greyed times are night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert UTC to Kolkata Time
Add 5 hours 30 minutes to the UTC time to get Kolkata Time.
Example: 9:00 AM UTC = 2:30 PM IST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM UTC = 3:30 AM IST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between UTC and Kolkata Time
The time difference between UTC and Kolkata Time is 5 hours 30 minutes all year – IST is ahead of UTC.
UTC and Kolkata Time during daylight saving time
- UTC does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+0 all year.
- Kolkata Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
Best time for a meeting between UTC and Kolkata Time
UTC and Kolkata Time share 2 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM UTC lands between 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM IST, inside working hours for both.
UTC to Kolkata Time FAQ
What is the time difference between UTC and Kolkata Time?
IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of UTC all year. 9:00 AM UTC = 2:30 PM IST.
What is 9 AM UTC in Kolkata Time?
9:00 AM UTC is 2:30 PM IST.
What is 12 PM (noon) UTC in Kolkata Time?
12:00 PM UTC is 5:30 PM IST.
Is Kolkata Time ahead of or behind UTC?
IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of UTC, so it is later in Kolkata Time than in UTC.
Does UTC change for daylight saving time?
No. UTC stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does Kolkata Time change for daylight saving time?
No. Kolkata Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between UTC and Kolkata Time?
UTC and Kolkata Time share 2 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM UTC lands between 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM IST, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.