Kolkata to Sydney Time Converter
Sydney is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Kolkata right now. 9:00 AM in Kolkata is 2:30 PM in Sydney.
Time now: Kolkata and Sydney
Sydney is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Kolkata right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 4 hours 30 minutes at some times of the year and 5 hours 30 minutes at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Kolkata and Sydney are about 9,138 km (5,678 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Kolkata is on IST (UTC+05:30) and Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11:00).
Kolkata to Sydney conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Kolkata | Sydney |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 4:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:30 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:30 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:30 AMnext day |
| 8:00 PM | 1:30 AMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:30 AMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 3:30 AMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 4:30 AMnext day |
Best time to meet between Kolkata and Sydney
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Kolkata = 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM Sydney
The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.
Does the time difference between Kolkata and Sydney change?
Yes. Right now Sydney is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Kolkata. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 4 April 2027: Sydney moves its clocks back. Sydney is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Kolkata from then (it was 5 hours 30 minutes before).
- Sunday, 3 October 2027: Sydney moves its clocks forward. Sydney is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Kolkata from then (it was 4 hours 30 minutes before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Kolkata is 2:30 PM to 11:30 PM in Sydney.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Sydney is 3:30 AM to 12:30 PM in Kolkata.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Kolkata and Sydney?
Sydney is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Kolkata right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 4 hours 30 minutes at some times of the year and 5 hours 30 minutes at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Kolkata to Sydney?
Add 5 hours 30 minutes to the Kolkata time to get the Sydney time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Kolkata is 2:30 PM in Sydney. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Sydney?
It is 1:08 PM in Sydney on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 7:38 AM in Kolkata.
Does the time difference between Kolkata and Sydney change during the year?
Yes. Right now Sydney is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Kolkata. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 4 April 2027: Sydney moves its clocks back. Sydney is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Kolkata from then (it was 5 hours 30 minutes before). Sunday, 3 October 2027: Sydney moves its clocks forward. Sydney is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Kolkata from then (it was 4 hours 30 minutes before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Kolkata and Sydney?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Kolkata = 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM Sydney. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.