What Time Does Train Ticket Booking Open?

Train Ticket Booking Opening Time

All IRCTC train ticket bookings open at 8:00 AM IST sharp on the scheduled opening date.

Standard Booking Time

8:00 AM IST (Indian Standard Time)

This is the official time when advance bookings become available on IRCTC platforms.

Where Bookings Open

• IRCTC Official Website (irctc.co.in)
• IRCTC Mobile App
• Authorized travel portals
• Railway counters

Tatkal Booking Times

Tatkal bookings have different opening times:

• AC Tatkal: 10:00 AM IST (one day before journey)
• Non-AC Tatkal: 11:00 AM IST (one day before journey)

Tips for Booking

• Log in 5-10 minutes before 8 AM
• Have all passenger details ready
• Use a stable internet connection
• Keep your payment method ready
• Avoid last-minute bookings

Why 8 AM?

8 AM was chosen as the standard booking time to ensure fair distribution of tickets across different time zones and to manage server load.

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