Does Kolkata observe daylight saving time?

No. Kolkata stays on IST (UTC+5:30) all year, so its clocks don't change.

Does New York observe daylight saving time?

Yes. New York is on EDT (UTC-4) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to EST (UTC-5).

What time is it in New York when it's 9 AM in Kolkata?

11:30 PM in New York, the day before (Fri, Oct 16, when it's Sat, Oct 17 in Kolkata).

Kolkata to New York Meeting Planner

New York is 9 hours 30 minutes behind Kolkata right now. Their working days don't overlap today.

Kolkata · India

4:09 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · IST

New York · United States

6:39 AM

Sat, Oct 17 · EDT · summer time

Best Meeting Times Between Kolkata and New York

No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 4:30 PM in Kolkata, which is 7:00 AM in New York; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.

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Date in Kolkata

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Best times to meet

Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Kolkata time.

4:30PMBest · GoodWorking hours in Kolkata (16:30); just outside working hours in New York (07:00).
6:30PMOption 2 · GoodWorking hours in New York (09:00); just outside working hours in Kolkata (18:30).
7:00PMOption 3 · GoodWorking hours in New York (09:30); just outside working hours in Kolkata (19:00).

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Kolkata4:30 PM ISTSat, Oct 17
New York7:00 AM EDTSat, Oct 17
UTC2026-10-17 11:00 UTC

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Time difference between Kolkata and New York

New York is 9 hours 30 minutes behind Kolkata right now: New York is on EDT (UTC-4) and Kolkata on IST (UTC+5:30). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in New York: then New York is 10 hours 30 minutes behind Kolkata.

Time difference between Kolkata and New York over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	New York 9 hours 30 minutes behind	—
Sun, Nov 1	New York 10 hours 30 minutes behind	Clocks go back in New York
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	New York 9 hours 30 minutes behind	Clocks go forward in New York

Kolkata is on India Standard Time. New York is on Eastern Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Kolkata & New York Scheduling

What is the time difference between Kolkata and New York?: New York is 9 hours 30 minutes behind Kolkata right now: New York is on EDT (UTC-4) and Kolkata on IST (UTC+5:30). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in New York: then New York is 10 hours 30 minutes behind Kolkata.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Kolkata and New York?: No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 4:30 PM in Kolkata, which is 7:00 AM in New York; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.
Does Kolkata observe daylight saving time?: No. Kolkata stays on IST (UTC+5:30) all year, so its clocks don't change.
Does New York observe daylight saving time?: Yes. New York is on EDT (UTC-4) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to EST (UTC-5).
What time is it in New York when it's 9 AM in Kolkata?: 11:30 PM in New York, the day before (Fri, Oct 16, when it's Sat, Oct 17 in Kolkata).

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