IRCTC Advance Ticket Date Calculator

Q: How many days in advance can I book IRCTC train tickets?

You can book tickets up to 60 days in advance for most trains. For premium trains, this period can extend to 120 days.

Q: What time does IRCTC ticket booking open?

IRCTC booking opens at 8:00 AM IST every day for general quota tickets.

Q: When does Tatkal booking open?

Tatkal booking opens 1 day before the journey: at 10:00 AM for AC and 11:00 AM for Sleeper classes.

Q: What is the 4-month advance train ticket booking rule?

Some premium trains allow booking up to 120 days in advance instead of the standard 60-day window.

Q: Which date railway booking opens today?

Our calculator instantly shows the last journey date available for booking today.

Plan your IRCTC railway bookings with our 60‑day advance reservation calculator. Find out the exact train ticket booking date, IRCTC booking start time, and Tatkal reservation timings easily.

If you’ve ever wondered which date railway booking opens today or wanted a quick way to calculate when to book your train tickets, you’re in the right place. Our tool shows you the latest date available for booking today based on IRCTC’s rules. We also cover reservation ticket booking times, 4‑month advance train ticket booking rules, and Tatkal timings — everything you need for hassle‑free travel planning.

Today you can book tickets for journeys till:

The booking window is based on the train’s departure date from its starting station.

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Indian Railways Ticket Booking Window Guide

The IRCTC booking start time for general quota tickets is 8:00 AM IST. The standard Advance Reservation Period (ARP) is 60 days before the journey date (excluding the travel date).

For some long‑distance or premium trains like Rajdhani, Duronto, or festival specials, the ARP extends to 120 days (4 months). This is often called the 4‑month advance train ticket booking window.

Tatkal bookings open 1 day before the journey at 10:00 AM for AC classes and 11:00 AM for Sleeper classes. These tickets are limited and get booked very quickly.

Tips to Get Confirmed Train Tickets:

Log in to IRCTC at least 10 minutes before the booking time.
Keep passenger details ready in a notepad for faster form‑filling.
Use multiple devices or browsers to improve booking chances.
Check for premium tatkal or alternate routes if seats are unavailable.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How many days in advance can I book Indian Railways train tickets?

You can book tickets up to 60 days in advance for most trains. For premium trains, this period can extend to 120 days.

2. What is the Advance Reservation Period (ARP) in Indian Railways?

ARP is the window during which tickets are available for booking. The standard ARP is 60 days, but for some trains, it extends up to 4 months (120 days).

3. What time does IRCTC ticket booking open?

IRCTC booking opens at 8:00 AM IST every day for general quota tickets.

4. When does Tatkal booking open?

Tatkal booking opens 1 day before the journey: at 10:00 AM for AC classes and 11:00 AM for sleeper class tickets.

5. Do holidays or weekends affect IRCTC booking dates?

No. The booking system works on a rolling basis and is unaffected by weekends or holidays.

6. What is the 4‑month advance train ticket booking rule?

For some premium or special trains, tickets can be booked up to 120 days in advance instead of the standard 60‑day window.

7. Which date railway booking opens today?

Our calculator above instantly shows the last journey date available for booking today based on IRCTC rules.

8. What is Premium Tatkal booking?

Premium Tatkal is a dynamic pricing quota for urgent travel needs, available closer to the travel date and at a higher fare.

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