Kolkata is open for business

Standard office hours today: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM · Monday

6h 56m remaining in the business day 18%

Local time in Kolkata 11:33 AM Monday, August 3 UTC+05:30

Day at a glance

Today's schedule

Regular working day

Offices Commercial, technology, and corporate offices in Kolkata business districts.

10:00 AM - 6:30 PM Open now

Banks Retail bank branches and financial institutions throughout Kolkata.

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Open now

Government West Bengal state administrative offices and central government agencies.

10:15 AM - 5:15 PM Open now

Retail Shopping malls, standalone brand stores, and traditional local bazaars.

11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Open now

Dining Restaurants, cafes, sweet shops, and eateries across the city.

12:00 PM - 11:00 PM Outside hours

Local convention

Working week

6 work days

Mon Work

Tue Work

Wed Work

Thu Work

Fri Work

Sat Work

Sun Weekend

Commercial, technology, and corporate offices in Kolkata business districts. Standard corporate office hours; Salt Lake Sector V and New Town tech hubs operate 09:30 to 18:30.

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Kolkata time 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM Monday, Aug 3

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Local business guidance

Festive Season Hours

During Durga Puja and Kali Puja, corporate and government offices shut down for extended official holidays while retail markets and restaurants operate with late night extended hours.

Alternate Saturday Bank Schedule

Public and private bank branches in Kolkata operate on the first, third, and fifth Saturdays of each month, but remain strictly closed on the second and fourth Saturdays.

Traditional Market Breaks

While modern shopping malls operate continuously, traditional markets like Burrabazar and Hatibagan may open around mid-morning and take brief mid-afternoon rests.

Dining Peaks and Reservations

Lunch service peaks between 13:00 and 15:00, and dinner service peaks between 20:00 and 22:30, with popular Park Street establishments requiring advance booking.

Government Office Timing Rules

West Bengal state administrative departments strictly enforce 10:15 to 17:15 attendance, whereas central government offices in Kolkata usually run 10:00 to 18:30.