Kolkata to Houston Time Difference
🇮🇳 Kolkata is currently 10.5 hours behind of 🇺🇸 Houston. This difference varies between 11.5h and 10.5h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-10.5h
Business overlap
None
Distance
14,182 km
Approx. flight
16.7h
Hour-by-Hour: Kolkata to Houston
| 🇮🇳 Kolkata | 🇺🇸 Houston | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:30 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 2:30 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 3:30 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 4:30 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 4:00 AM | 5:30 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 5:00 AM | 6:30 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 7:30 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 8:30 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 9:30 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 10:30 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 10:00 AM | 11:30 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 11:00 AM | 12:30 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 1:30 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 2:30 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 3:30 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 4:30 AM | |
| 4:00 PM | 5:30 AM | |
| 5:00 PM | 6:30 AM | |
| 6:00 PM | 7:30 AM | |
| 7:00 PM | 8:30 AM | |
| 8:00 PM | 9:30 AM | |
| 9:00 PM | 10:30 AM | |
| 10:00 PM | 11:30 AM | |
| 11:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Houston observes Daylight Saving Time, while Kolkata does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 11.5 hours behind and 10.5 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Kolkata is 10.5 hours behind relative to Houston.
Min difference
11.5h
Max difference
10.5h
Best Meeting Times
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Kolkata and Houston. Consider scheduling early morning or late evening calls to bridge the gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Kolkata and Houston?
The time difference between Kolkata and Houston is currently 10.5 hours behind. Kolkata uses GMT+5:30 (UTC+5:30), while Houston uses CDT (UTC-5). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 11.5 hours behind to 10.5 hours behind.
When it's noon in Kolkata, what time is it in Houston?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Kolkata, it is 1:30 AM in Houston. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Kolkata and Houston change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Houston observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 11.5 hours behind and 10.5 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Kolkata and Houston?
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Kolkata and Houston. Consider scheduling early morning in one city or late evening in the other to find a mutually reasonable time.
Is Kolkata ahead or behind Houston?
Kolkata is currently 10.5 hours ahead of Houston.
What time zone is Kolkata in?
Kolkata is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, currently using GMT+5:30 (UTC+5:30). Kolkata does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Kolkata in Houston?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Kolkata, it is 1:30 PM in Houston.