Time Difference Between Kolkata and Sydney

The time difference between Kolkata and Sydney is 5 hours and 30 minutes. When it is 12:00 noon in Kolkata, it is 17:30 in Sydney. Kolkata uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone (UTC+5:30), while Sydney uses Australia/Sydney (UTC+11).

Sydney is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Kolkata — 5 hours and 30 minutes
Kolkata, India
03:51:33
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+5:30 · IST
Sydney, Australia
09:21:33
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+11 · AEDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: Kolkata vs Sydney

Detail Kolkata Sydney
Time Zone IDAsia/KolkataAustralia/Sydney
UTC OffsetUTC+5:30UTC+11
AbbreviationISTAEDT
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
CountryIndiaAustralia
RegionAsiaOceania

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 2 overlapping business hours between Kolkata and Sydney (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–11:30 in Kolkata  =  14:30–17:00 in Sydney

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Kolkata time to Sydney time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Kolkata Sydney
00:00 05:30 Night
01:00 06:30 Night
02:00 07:30 Night
03:00 08:30 Night
04:00 09:30 Night
05:00 10:30 Night
06:00 11:30
07:00 12:30
08:00 13:30
09:00 14:30 Overlap
10:00 15:30 Overlap
11:00 16:30 Overlap
12:00 17:30
13:00 18:30
14:00 19:30
15:00 20:30
16:00 21:30
17:00 22:30
18:00 23:30
19:00 00:30 (+1 day)
20:00 01:30 (+1 day)
21:00 02:30 (+1 day)
22:00 03:30 (+1 day) Night
23:00 04:30 (+1 day) Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Sydney is currently observing daylight saving time, while Kolkata is on standard time. When Sydney switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Kolkata and Sydney?

The time difference is 5 hours and 30 minutes. Sydney is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Kolkata.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

When is the best time to call from Kolkata to Sydney?

The best window is between 09:00 and 11:30 Kolkata time, which corresponds to 14:30–17:00 in Sydney. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Kolkata time to Sydney time?

Add 5 hours and 30 minutes to Kolkata time to get Sydney time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.