PST to IST Time Converter
Kolkata is currently 12.5 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
- 9:00 AM PDT → 9:30 PM GMT+5:30
- 12:00 PM PDT → 12:30 AM+1d GMT+5:30
- 5:00 PM PDT → 5:30 AM+1d GMT+5:30
Need the opposite direction? Kolkata to Los Angeles Time →
Current Time
Los Angeles
-07:00Mon, Jul 27 · PDT
Kolkata
+05:30Tue, Jul 28 · GMT+5:30
Daylight Saving Time Status
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is currently observing PDT (summer time). Returns to standard time on November 1, 2026.
Kolkata
Kolkata does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Best Meeting Times
| Los Angeles Time | Kolkata Time | Meeting Suitability |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 12:30 | — |
| 01:00 | 13:30 | — |
| 02:00 | 14:30 | — |
| 03:00 | 15:30 | — |
| 04:00 | 16:30 | — |
| 05:00 | 17:30 | — |
| 06:00 | 18:30 | — |
| 07:00 | 19:30 | — |
| 08:00 | 20:30 | — |
| 09:00 | 21:30 | — |
| 10:00 | 22:30 | — |
| 11:00 | 23:30 | — |
| 12:00 | 00:30+1d | — |
| 13:00 | 01:30+1d | — |
| 14:00 | 02:30+1d | — |
| 15:00 | 03:30+1d | — |
| 16:00 | 04:30+1d | — |
| 17:00 | 05:30+1d | — |
| 18:00 | 06:30+1d | — |
| 19:00 | 07:30+1d | — |
| 20:00 | 08:30+1d | — |
| 21:00 | 09:30+1d | — |
| 22:00 | 10:30+1d | — |
| 23:00 | 11:30+1d | — |
✅ Both cities within 9 AM–6 PM ⚠️ One city on edge of working hours
About This Time Zone Pair
Los Angeles and Kolkata span a large enough offset that no standard 9 AM–6 PM business overlap exists. Many global teams working this pair adopt async-first workflows and reserve live calls, chats, and syncs for high-priority moments. The most sustainable recurring slot tends to be early morning US / end-of-business India, or late evening US / early morning India.
Los Angeles (PDT) is 12.5 hours behind Kolkata (GMT+5:30). When it's 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it's 9:30 PM in Kolkata.
Los Angeles observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the offset between the two cities may shift by one hour during DST transitions.
There is no standard 9 AM–6 PM overlap between Los Angeles and Kolkata. For recurring calls or meetings, consider early morning in Los Angeles or late afternoon in Kolkata, and use async tools when possible.
For one-off conversions, use the converter above. For recurring calls or meetings, export an .ics calendar invite — attendees see the time in their local zone automatically.
This guide covers Los Angeles (PST) to Kolkata (IST) specifically. To convert a different pair, browse all conversions or add cities directly in the converter above.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Kolkata?
- Kolkata is 12.5 hours ahead of Los Angeles. This offset may shift by one hour when either city transitions in or out of Daylight Saving Time.
- What is a good meeting time between Los Angeles and Kolkata?
- There is no standard 9 AM–6 PM overlap between Los Angeles and Kolkata. Consider early morning in one city or late afternoon in the other, or use async communication.
- When does Los Angeles switch to and from Daylight Saving Time?
- Los Angeles observes Daylight Saving Time. Check the DST status section above for the exact next transition date — it is calculated live from the IANA timezone database.
- How do I convert PST to IST manually?
- Add 12.5 hours to the PST time. For example, 9:00 AM PST = 9:30 PM IST. (DST may shift this by ±1 hour twice a year.)
- Is Los Angeles ahead of or behind Kolkata?
- Los Angeles is 12.5 hours behind Kolkata. When it is noon in Los Angeles, it is 12:30 AM in Kolkata.
- What are common PST to IST conversions?
- Some quick examples: 9:00 AM PDT = 9:30 PM GMT+5:30 · 12:00 PM PDT = 12:30 AM GMT+5:30 · 5:00 PM PDT = 5:30 AM GMT+5:30. Use the table above for all 24 hours.
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Fact card
- Route:
- Los Angeles → Kolkata
- Current offset:
- Kolkata is 12 hours 30 minutes ahead of Los Angeles
- Timezone data:
- IANA tz database (tzdata)
- DST handling:
- Automatic — offset reflects the actual UTC offset at each moment
- Last calculated:
- Generated at build time, revalidates every 60 seconds
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