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Liturgy of the Hours Kolkata Today

Matins, Lauds, Terce, Sext, None, Vespers and Compline for Kolkata, West Bengal — calculated from today's local sunrise.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is Lauds (Morning Prayer) in Kolkata today?

Lauds is the morning prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours, traditionally prayed at sunrise or just after. In Kolkata (22.57°N), the sunrise time shifts throughout the year. The times on this page are calculated from Kolkata's actual daily sunrise.

What time is Vespers (Evening Prayer) in Kolkata today?

Vespers is the evening prayer, traditionally prayed at sunset or just before. In Kolkata, the sunset time varies with the season. The exact time shown is calculated from Kolkata's GPS coordinates (22.57°N, 88.37°E).

What are the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office)?

The Liturgy of the Hours is the official set of prayers marking each part of the day in Catholic and many Anglican and Protestant traditions. The seven traditional Hours are: Matins (before dawn), Lauds (dawn), Terce (mid-morning), Sext (midday), None (mid-afternoon), Vespers (evening), and Compline (night). Times are approximated from the sun's position.

Do Christian prayer times differ between cities in India?

Yes. All sun-relative prayer times (Lauds at sunrise, Vespers at sunset) shift because India spans 30° of longitude. Sunrise in Kolkata may differ from Delhi or Kolkata by 20–40 minutes. Using Kolkata's local sunrise ensures accuracy for the morning and evening Hours.

Christian Liturgy of the Hours for Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) is located at 22.5675°N, 88.3700°E. The Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) structures the day with seven prayer times. Sun-relative Hours — Lauds (sunrise), Sext (solar noon), Vespers (sunset), and Matins (early morning) — are calculated from Kolkata's exact GPS coordinates. Terce, None, and Compline are approximated from sunrise and sunset. India observes IST (UTC+5:30) year-round without Daylight Saving Time, but the solar noon and sunrise in Kolkata may differ from IST by up to 30 minutes.