Kolkata, India
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About Kolkata, India
Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal and former capital of British India, is the cultural heart of eastern India. The city is known for its colonial architecture, literary and artistic heritage, the iconic Howrah Bridge, and as the home of Rabindranath Tagore.
Time zone details
Kolkata observes IST (Asia/Kolkata in the IANA database). The UTC offset and any daylight saving transitions are handled automatically by your browser's time zone library. If you're scheduling a meeting or call, use our time zone converter for an exact difference on a specific date.
Calling India from abroad
The international dialing code for India is +91. To call a phone number in Kolkata, dial your country's international access code, then +91, then the local number (drop the leading zero if there is one).
Currency in India
The official currency is INR (₹). Exchange rates fluctuate daily — check a currency converter for the latest rate against your home currency before any transaction.
Languages spoken
Common languages include Bengali, English, Hindi.
Top places to visit in Kolkata
- Victoria Memorial — Massive white marble memorial built in honor of Queen Victoria, set in lush gardens.
- Howrah Bridge — Iconic cantilever bridge over the Hooghly River, one of the world's busiest.
- Dakshineswar Kali Temple — 19th-century Kali temple where the mystic Ramakrishna Paramahamsa once served.
Top local foods of Kolkata
- Mishti doi — Caramelized sweetened yogurt set in clay pots — a Bengali specialty.
- Kathi roll — Skewered meat or paneer wrapped in a paratha — invented at Nizam's in Kolkata.
- Sandesh and rosogolla — Iconic Bengali sweets made from fresh paneer, perfected in Kolkata's century-old sweet shops.
Working with someone in Kolkata
When scheduling a call or meeting with someone in Kolkata, the time difference from your location is shown at the top of this page. For deeper coordination tips, see our guide on working across time zones and time zone etiquette for global meetings.