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IRCTC BookingDate Calculator

Find out exactly when advance booking opens for your IRCTC train ticket. Indian Railways opens booking 60 days before your journey date.

✓ Accurate as per IRCTC rules✓ Booking opens at 8 AM IST✓ Instant results
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Booking Date Calculator

Enter your journey date to find the advance booking opening date

Select your planned travel date. Booking opens 60 days before.

How Advance Train Booking Works

IRCTC (Indian Railways) allows passengers to book tickets up to 60 days in advance before the journey date (excluding the journey day). Booking opens at 08:00 AM IST on the advance booking opening date.

IRCTC Advance Reservation Rules

  • • Advance Reservation Period (ARP): 60 days before journey
  • • Booking opens at 08:00 AM IST on the ARP date
  • • Tatkal booking opens 1 day before journey — AC at 10 AM, Non-AC at 11 AM IST
  • • Premium Tatkal has no fixed quota — dynamic pricing applies
  • • Foreign Tourist Quota (FT) and Other Special Quotas have different booking windows

FAQs About IRCTC Train Booking

When does IRCTC booking open?

IRCTC advance booking opens 60 days before the journey date at 08:00 AM IST. Use this calculator to find the exact opening date for your journey.

How many days before does train ticket booking open?

Indian Railways allows advance ticket booking up to 60 days before the journey date. This is called the Advance Reservation Period (ARP). The count excludes the journey date itself.

What time does IRCTC booking open on the ARP date?

IRCTC advance booking opens at exactly 08:00 AM IST (India Standard Time) on the ARP opening date. Be logged in and ready before 8 AM to secure your berth quickly.

Can I book a train ticket for more than 60 days in advance?

No. Indian Railways does not allow booking more than 60 days before the departure date. The ARP for some special trains may differ — always verify before travelling.

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