IRCTC Booking Date Calculator – Find Out When Your Train Ticket Booking Opens

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Quick Reference

Advance Booking Window	60 Days
Booking Opens At	8:00 AM IST
Tatkal (AC Classes)	10:00 AM IST
Tatkal (Non-AC)	11:00 AM IST
Tatkal Window	1 Day Before Journey
Max Passengers / PNR	6
Tatkal Max Passengers	4
Monthly Ticket Limit	12 (24 if Aadhaar-verified)

Tatkal Booking Time

10:00 AM

AC Classes — 1A, 2A, 3A, CC

11:00 AM

Non-AC — Sleeper, 2S

Tatkal quota opens exactly 1 day before the journey. Servers get heavily loaded at opening time, so it's best to log in about 10 minutes early. Tatkal fares are higher than regular fares and are mostly non-refundable.

Tips for Faster Booking

Log in early — about 10 minutes before 8:00 AM, since server traffic peaks right at opening time.
Set up your IRCTC wallet in advance — payment goes through much faster.
If the website feels slow, try the IRCTC Rail Connect app — it sometimes responds faster.
Save your Master Passenger List ahead of time to avoid retyping details during booking.
For Tatkal, be ready by 9:50 AM (AC) or 10:50 AM (Non-AC).
Use a stable WiFi connection — mobile data drops can cause payment failures.

How to Book a Tatkal Ticket

1

Log In Early
Open irctc.co.in or the app and log in — by 9:50 AM for AC, or 10:50 AM for Non-AC.

2

Search for Your Train
Enter source, destination and journey date, then select TATKAL from the Quota dropdown.

3

Pick Your Train and Class
Click Book Now the moment the quota opens.

4

Fill Passenger Details Quickly
Use your saved Master List to auto-fill details and save time.

5

Pay Immediately
Use your wallet or a saved card — complete payment within the 15-minute session window.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days in advance can I book an IRCTC ticket? ▾

Indian Railways allows advance booking up to 60 days before the journey date, excluding the journey date itself. Booking opens at 8:00 AM IST. For example, for travel on 15 September, booking opens on 17 July at 8:00 AM.

What time does IRCTC advance booking open? ▾

Every day at 8:00 AM IST — including Sundays and public holidays. It's a good idea to log in 10 minutes early since server load is high at this time.

What is Tatkal booking, and when does it open? ▾

Tatkal is an emergency quota that opens 1 day before the journey. AC classes (1A, 2A, 3A, CC) open at 10:00 AM, and Non-AC (Sleeper, 2S) at 11:00 AM.

Can I book on public holidays? ▾

Yes, IRCTC opens booking every day at 8:00 AM — Sundays and national holidays make no difference.

How do I calculate the booking open date myself? ▾

Count back 60 days from your journey date (excluding the journey date itself). Our calculator does this automatically.

What are the Tatkal charges? ▾

Sleeper: ₹100–200 · 3AC: ₹300–400 · 2AC: ₹400–500 · 1AC: ₹400–500 (approximate, added to the base fare).

Can I get a refund if I cancel a Tatkal ticket? ▾

Regular Tatkal tickets get a partial refund if cancelled more than 24 hours before departure. Premium Tatkal tickets are non-refundable.

How many passengers can I book on one PNR? ▾

A maximum of 6 passengers per PNR. Tatkal quota allows up to 4. The monthly limit is 12 tickets, or 24 for Aadhaar-verified accounts.