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Berlin to Kolkata Converter

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Berlin5:50 amMon, Jun 8
BerlinCEST
Germany · UTC+2
5:50 amMon, Jun 8
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KolkataIST
India · UTC+5:30
9:20 amMon, Jun 8
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Offset

The time difference between Berlin and Kolkata is 3.5 hours.

3.5 hours

Berlin (CEST) is behind Kolkata (IST).

CEST: UTC+2

IST: UTC+5:30

Berlin is currently observing daylight saving time; Kolkata is not.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–2 PM in Berlin (12 PM–5 PM in Kolkata).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 11:00 AM Berlin (2:30 PM Kolkata).

This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.

Public holidays in 2026

National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.

Germany

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Good FridayFri, Apr 3
  • Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
  • Labour DayFri, May 1
  • Ascension DayThu, May 14
  • Whit MondayMon, May 25
  • German Unity DaySat, Oct 3
  • Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
  • St. Stephen's DaySat, Dec 26

About these zones

Berlin uses Central European Time (CET, or CEST). To call Germany, dial +49.

Kolkata uses India Standard Time (IST). To call India, dial +91.

Kolkata is approximately 4,350 miles east of Berlin.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

BerlinKolkataDay
12:00 am3:30 amSame day
1:00 am4:30 amSame day
2:00 am5:30 amSame day
3:00 am6:30 amSame day
4:00 am7:30 amSame day
5:00 am8:30 amSame day
6:00 am9:30 amSame day
7:00 am10:30 amSame day
8:00 am11:30 amSame day
9:00 am12:30 pmSame day
10:00 am1:30 pmSame day
11:00 am2:30 pmSame day
12:00 pm3:30 pmSame day
1:00 pm4:30 pmSame day
2:00 pm5:30 pmSame day
3:00 pm6:30 pmSame day
4:00 pm7:30 pmSame day
5:00 pm8:30 pmSame day
6:00 pm9:30 pmSame day
7:00 pm10:30 pmSame day
8:00 pm11:30 pmSame day
9:00 pm12:30 am+1 day
10:00 pm1:30 am+1 day
11:00 pm2:30 am+1 day

Daylight saving time

Berlin observes daylight saving time; Kolkata does not. The offset between the two zones changes when Berlin transitions: on Sunday, October 25, 2026, clocks fall back from CEST to CET.

See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.

Daylight today

Berlin
Sunrise
4:46 AM
Sunset
9:27 PM
Day length
16h 41m
Kolkata
Sunrise
4:52 AM
Sunset
6:21 PM
Day length
13h 28m

Daylight overlap: 10h 5m — 4:46 AM–2:51 PM in Berlin (8:16 AM–6:21 PM in Kolkata). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Other cities in Central European Time

Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.

Airports in these zones

Airports in Central European Time

  • BER
  • HAM
  • LBC
  • MUC
  • CGN
  • DUS
  • FRA
  • STR

Airports in India Standard Time

  • BOM
  • NMI
  • DEL
  • BLR
  • HYD
  • AMD
  • MAA
  • CCU
  • STV
  • PNQ

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Berlin in Kolkata?
9:00 am Berlin is 12:30 pm Kolkata.
What is 12:00 pm Berlin in Kolkata?
12:00 pm Berlin is 3:30 pm Kolkata.
What is 12:30 pm Berlin in Kolkata?
12:30 pm Berlin is 4:00 pm Kolkata.
What is 2:00 pm Berlin in Kolkata?
2:00 pm Berlin is 5:30 pm Kolkata.
What is 5:00 pm Berlin in Kolkata?
5:00 pm Berlin is 8:30 pm Kolkata.
What is 11:30 pm Berlin in Kolkata?
11:30 pm Berlin is 3:00 am Kolkata, the next day.