Question 1

What time does train ticket booking start?

Accepted Answer

Train ticket booking opens at 8:00 AM IST exactly 60 days before your journey date. Once opened, you can book tickets online from 00:20 AM to 11:45 PM daily on the IRCTC website. There is a maintenance window from 11:45 PM to 12:20 AM.

Question 2

How to calculate IRCTC booking date for 60 days advance?

Accepted Answer

To calculate the IRCTC booking date: Count 60 days back from your journey date. That date at 8:00 AM IST is when booking opens. For example, for a January 15 journey, booking opens on November 16 at 8:00 AM. Use our free calculator above for instant results.

Question 3

Which date railway booking open today?

Accepted Answer

Today, railway booking opens for the date that is exactly 60 days from today. Check the 'Today's Booking Status' section on this page to see which journey dates are available for booking today.

Question 4

What is Tatkal booking time?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

What are IRCTC online booking hours?

Accepted Answer

IRCTC online booking is available from 00:20 AM (12:20 AM) to 11:45 PM IST every day. The system undergoes maintenance from 11:45 PM to 12:20 AM. You can book tickets 24/7 during operational hours once your desired date opens for booking.

Question 6

How many days in advance can I book train tickets?

Accepted Answer

You can book Indian Railway train tickets up to 60 days in advance from the date of journey for general booking. This is called the Advance Reservation Period (ARP). Tatkal tickets can be booked 1 day before journey date.

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