Best overlap: 12:30 PM to 6:30 PM in Kolkata is 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM in London.
Plan around 12:30 PM to 6:30 PM in Kolkata, which is 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM in London, to catch everyone during office hours. The overlap is wide at 6 hours, so you can protect mornings for deep work and still find plenty of meeting time. Seasonal note: London uses daylight saving and Kolkata doesn't, so double-check the times in your own months — they can move by an hour.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between London and Kolkata?
Kolkata is 4.5 hours ahead of London.
What are the best overlapping working hours between London and Kolkata?
The best time to meet is between 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM in London, which corresponds to 12:30 PM to 6:30 PM in Kolkata.
How many hours overlap between London and Kolkata during a typical workday?
There are about 6 overlapping hours per day.
Does Daylight Saving Time affect the time difference between London and Kolkata?
London observes Daylight Saving Time, but Kolkata does not. This means the time difference between the two locations will change during the year.
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