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Kolkata (Calcutta)

Location

West Bengal, in the east of India.

Dialling code

91.

Population

4.5 million.

Time zone

GMT + 5.5.

Electricity

230-240V, 50Hz; three-pin round plugs are standard (two-pin also fit). Power surges can be erratic in smaller hotels. Check if bringing laptop.

Average January temperatures

26°C (78.8°F).

Average July temperatures

32°C (89.6°F).

Annual rainfall

1,571mm (61.9 inches).

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