Los Angeles to Kolkata Time Converter
Kolkata is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of Los Angeles right now. 9:00 AM in Los Angeles is 10:30 PM in Kolkata.
Time now: Los Angeles and Kolkata
Kolkata is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of Los Angeles right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 12 hours 30 minutes at some times of the year and 13 hours 30 minutes at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Los Angeles and Kolkata are about 13,119 km (8,152 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Los Angeles is on PST (UTC-08:00) and Kolkata is on IST (UTC+05:30).
Los Angeles to Kolkata conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Los Angeles | Kolkata |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:30 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:30 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:30 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:30 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:30 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:30 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:30 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:30 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:30 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:30 AMnext day |
| 12:00 PM | 1:30 AMnext day |
| 1:00 PM | 2:30 AMnext day |
| 2:00 PM | 3:30 AMnext day |
| 3:00 PM | 4:30 AMnext day |
| 4:00 PM | 5:30 AMnext day |
| 5:00 PM | 6:30 AMnext day |
| 6:00 PM | 7:30 AMnext day |
| 7:00 PM | 8:30 AMnext day |
| 8:00 PM | 9:30 AMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 10:30 AMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 11:30 AMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 12:30 PMnext day |
Best time to meet between Los Angeles and Kolkata
There is no overlap between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places.
If both sides can be flexible (7 AM – 10 PM):
- 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM Los Angeles = 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM Kolkata
- 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Los Angeles = 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM Kolkata
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 Los Angeles and Kolkata change?
Yes. Right now Kolkata is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of Los Angeles. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: Los Angeles moves its clocks forward. Kolkata is 12 hours 30 minutes ahead of Los Angeles from then (it was 13 hours 30 minutes before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: Los Angeles moves its clocks back. Kolkata is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of Los Angeles from then (it was 12 hours 30 minutes before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Los Angeles is 10:30 PM to 7:30 AM (next day) in Kolkata.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Kolkata is 7:30 PM (previous day) to 4:30 AM in Los Angeles.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Kolkata?
Kolkata is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of Los Angeles right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 12 hours 30 minutes at some times of the year and 13 hours 30 minutes at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Los Angeles to Kolkata?
Add 13 hours 30 minutes to the Los Angeles time to get the Kolkata time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Los Angeles is 10:30 PM in Kolkata. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Kolkata?
It is 6:44 AM in Kolkata on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 5:14 PM in Los Angeles.
Does the time difference between Los Angeles and Kolkata change during the year?
Yes. Right now Kolkata is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of Los Angeles. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: Los Angeles moves its clocks forward. Kolkata is 12 hours 30 minutes ahead of Los Angeles from then (it was 13 hours 30 minutes before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: Los Angeles moves its clocks back. Kolkata is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of Los Angeles from then (it was 12 hours 30 minutes before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Los Angeles and Kolkata?
The two places have no shared working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The nearest option is 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM Los Angeles = 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM Kolkata.