Best overlap: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Auckland is 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM in Kolkata.
3:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Auckland is when Kolkata is also working, at 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM their time. Because Kolkata is 6.5 hours behind Auckland, the 3-hour overlap is your golden hours — 3:00 PM in Auckland maps to 8:30 AM in Kolkata for a dependable slot. Because only Auckland changes its clocks, the overlap above isn't fixed; expect a one-hour shift when Auckland enters or leaves daylight saving.
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