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Kolkata is 9.5 hours ahead of Washington, D.C.

Best overlap: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM in Washington, D.C. is 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM in Kolkata.

Book within 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM Washington, D.C. time (5:30 PM to 6:30 PM in Kolkata) and both teams will be at work. With only around 1 hour of shared time, be precise — book 8:00 AM in Washington, D.C. (5:30 PM in Kolkata) and you'll catch both teams. For part of the year the maths changes: Washington, D.C. observes daylight saving, Kolkata does not, shifting the overlap by an hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Washington, D.C. and Kolkata?
Kolkata is 9.5 hours ahead of Washington, D.C..
What are the best overlapping working hours between Washington, D.C. and Kolkata?
The best time to meet is between 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM in Washington, D.C., which corresponds to 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM in Kolkata.
How many hours overlap between Washington, D.C. and Kolkata during a typical workday?
There are about 1 overlapping hour per day.
Does Daylight Saving Time affect the time difference between Washington, D.C. and Kolkata?
Washington, D.C. 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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