IRCTC Date Calculator
Calculate when you can book your IRCTC train tickets. Enter your travel date to find out the exact date when advance ticket booking opens.
Note: The above date is calculated assuming the train starts from the starting station on the same day. The date on which the particular train starts from the starting station should be mentioned as Date of Journey.
About IRCTC Advance Booking
IRCTC allows advance ticket booking for 60 days before the journey date, excluding the day of travel. This means you can book train tickets exactly 60 days prior to your scheduled departure date.
Current Booking Rule
Effective November 1, 2024:
- •Booking window: 60 days before journey date
- •Booking time: Opens at 8:00 AM IST
- •Calculation: Journey date excluded when counting 60 days
How to Calculate
To determine your booking date:
- •Use our calculator above
- •Count back 60 days from travel date
- •Booking opens at 8:00 AM IST
Important Exceptions
- •Tatkal: One day before (AC at 10 AM, non-AC at 11 AM)
- •Special trains: May have shorter booking windows
- •Foreign tourists: 365-day advance booking
Why the Change?
- •Reduce cancellations (21% of 61-120 day bookings)
- •Minimize no-show passengers
- •Prevent ticket hoarding
Frequently Asked Questions
Train tickets can be booked up to 60 days in advance from the date of journey, excluding the travel date itself. This rule is effective from November 1, 2024.