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Tatkal booking on IRCTC opens 1 day before departure. AC classes open at 10 AM, Non-AC at 11 AM IST. Never miss the Tatkal window again.

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Tatkal Time Calculator

Enter your journey date and class to find the Tatkal booking time

AC classes open at 10 AM; Non-AC at 11 AM IST.

IRCTC Tatkal Booking Timings

AC Classes

1A, 2A, 3A, CC, EC

10:00 AM IST

1 day before journey

Non-AC Classes

SL, 2S

11:00 AM IST

1 day before journey

Tatkal Booking Tips for IRCTC

  • • Log into your IRCTC account 10–15 minutes before Tatkal opens.
  • • Save passenger details and payment method in advance on IRCTC.
  • • Keep IRCTC website and app both open for faster access.
  • • Tatkal tickets have no refund if confirmed — cancel only if absolutely necessary.
  • • Tatkal charges are levied over base fare and vary by class and distance.

FAQs About Tatkal Booking

What time does Tatkal booking start on IRCTC?

Tatkal booking on IRCTC opens at 10:00 AM IST for AC classes (1A, 2A, 3A, CC) and 11:00 AM IST for Non-AC classes (Sleeper, 2S), one day before the journey date.

How many days before journey does Tatkal booking open?

Tatkal booking opens exactly 1 day (24 hours) before the journey date. For example, if your journey is on 15th, Tatkal opens on 14th at 10 AM (AC) or 11 AM (Non-AC).

Is there a refund on Tatkal tickets?

Confirmed Tatkal tickets generally have no refund on cancellation as per IRCTC cancellation policy. WL (Waiting List) Tatkal tickets not confirmed at chart time receive an automatic full refund.

Need more details? Read the full IRCTC Tatkal Booking Guide →

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