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Sikh Nitnem Times Kolkata Today

Amrit Vela, Rehras Sahib and Kirtan Sohila for Kolkata, West Bengal — calculated from today's local sunrise.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is Amrit Vela in Kolkata today?

Amrit Vela (the ambrosial hours) in Kolkata begins approximately 3 hours before local sunrise — typically between 3:00 AM and 5:00 AM. The exact time shifts slightly each day as sunrise changes with the season. It is the most sacred period for Gurbani recitation and meditation in the Sikh tradition.

What time is Rehras Sahib in Kolkata today?

Rehras Sahib (evening prayer) in Kolkata is recited at sunset. For Kolkata (22.57°N), sunset varies through the year — Rehras begins within 15–20 minutes of local sunset.

What is Kirtan Sohila time in Kolkata?

Kirtan Sohila (the bedtime prayer) is recited before sleep, typically around 9:00–10:00 PM or at the end of the day's activities. There is no strict astronomical time for it, but it follows Rehras Sahib in the daily Nitnem cycle.

Do Sikh Nitnem times change with location in India?

Yes. Amrit Vela is calculated relative to each city's actual sunrise time, not a single national standard. Since India spans 30° of longitude, sunrise in Kolkata can differ from Delhi or Kolkata by 20–40 minutes. Using Kolkata's local sunrise ensures the Amrit Vela window is accurate for your Gurdwara.

Sikh Nitnem Times for Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) is located at 22.5675°N, 88.3700°E. The Sikh Nitnem (daily prayer cycle) includes three fixed prayers: Japji Sahib & morning banis during Amrit Vela (pre-dawn), Rehras Sahib at sunset, and Kirtan Sohila at bedtime. Amrit Vela — the "ambrosial hours" — begins approximately 3 hours before Kolkata's local sunrise. India observes IST (UTC+5:30) year-round without Daylight Saving Time, but the actual solar sunrise in Kolkata may differ from IST by up to 30 minutes depending on longitude.