{"id":4464,"date":"2025-09-21T16:09:47","date_gmt":"2025-09-21T16:09:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/?p=4464"},"modified":"2025-09-21T16:09:47","modified_gmt":"2025-09-21T16:09:47","slug":"indian-railway-tatkal-timings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/indian-railway-tatkal-timings","title":{"rendered":"Indian Railway Tatkal Timings for AC and Sleeper Tickets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Indian Railways<\/strong> is the fourth largest railway network in the world, carrying 23 million passengers every day. \u200b\u200bMany people also travel by train frequently, perhaps for work or other reasons. In such situations, the Tatkal ticket booking system becomes a great boon for these travelers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4266\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Order-Food-in-Train.jpeg\" alt=\"Order Food in Train\" width=\"1080\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Tatkal means &#8220;immediate&#8221; or &#8220;urgent.&#8221; This facility was introduced in 1997, initially available only on a few trains. However, today, it is available on express, mail, and superfast trains as well, and millions of passengers use it every day.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/indian-railway-tatkal-timings\/#Tatkal_Tickets_Booking_Timings_in_Indian_Railways\" title=\"Tatkal Tickets Booking Timings in Indian Railways\">Tatkal Tickets Booking Timings in Indian Railways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/indian-railway-tatkal-timings\/#Key_Rules_for_Tatkal_Ticket_Booking\" title=\"Key Rules for Tatkal Ticket Booking\">Key Rules for Tatkal Ticket Booking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/indian-railway-tatkal-timings\/#Tatkal_Ticket_Charges\" title=\"Tatkal Ticket Charges\">Tatkal Ticket Charges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/indian-railway-tatkal-timings\/#FAQ_Related_to_Indian_Railway_Tatkal_Timings\" title=\"FAQ Related to Indian Railway Tatkal Timings\">FAQ Related to Indian Railway Tatkal Timings<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tatkal_Tickets_Booking_Timings_in_Indian_Railways\"><\/span>Tatkal Tickets Booking Timings in Indian Railways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IRCTC allows Tatkal booking opens one day before the date of travel. In 2025, the tatkal ticket booking time is still categorized based on the class of travel.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>For AC Coaches(1AC, 2AC, 3AC &amp; Chair Car):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 10:00 AM on the day before the journey.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>For Non-AC Classes(Sleeper): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11:00 AM on the day before the journey.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get confirmed tatkal tickets you can also use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/irctc-tatkal-automation-tool-irctc-extension\">IRCTC automation tools<\/a> to save passenger details, boost booking process, and increase your chances of securing a confirmed Tatkal ticket.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Read Also-<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/booking-your-train-ticket-online-heres-what-you-should-know\">Booking Your Train Ticket Online? Here\u2019s what you should know<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Rules_for_Tatkal_Ticket_Booking\"><\/span>Key Rules for Tatkal Ticket Booking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Indian Railways has set some rules for booking Tatkal tickets to ensure that this facility is available to those who truly need it.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b> Booking Time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Tatkal tickets can be booked exactly one day before the travel date.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> ID Proof Required<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 You must provide your photo ID proof number while booking a Tatkal ticket. You must also carry the same ID proof with you during your journey.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Limited Seats<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 The number of Tatkal quota seats on any train is limited.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Maximum Ticket Limit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 A maximum of 4 tickets can be booked under one PNR for Tatkal travel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Booking Speed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u200b\u200b\u2013 Before booking on the IRCTC website, ensure that you are logged in on your mobile\/laptop and that your internet connection is stable and fast.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> No Guarantee of Confirmation <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 If the Tatkal seats are full and your seat is not confirmed, you may receive a waiting list ticket.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Refund Policy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 \u200b\u200bLike regular tickets, Tatkal tickets are non-refundable.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Read Also-<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/tips-to-book-confirm-tatkal-ticket-on-irctc\">Tips to Book Confirm Tatkal Ticket on IRCTC<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tatkal_Ticket_Charges\"><\/span>Tatkal Ticket Charges<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Tatkal ticket charges in Indian Railway are a percentage of the basic fare (10% for non-AC and 30% for AC classes) with min and max caps that vary by class, ranging from \u20b910- \u20b915 for Second Class (Sitting) to \u20b9400 &#8211; \u20b9500 for AC 2 Tier and Executive classes.<\/p>\n<p>These charges are added to the base fare for last-minute travel, but no refund is given for confirmed Tatkal tickets.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Class of Travel<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Tatkal Charges<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Second (Sitting)<\/td>\n<td>10% of basic fare; <strong>Min \u20b910 \u2013 Max \u20b915<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sleeper Class (SL)<\/td>\n<td>10% of basic fare; <strong>Min \u20b9100 \u2013 Max \u20b9200<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AC Chair Car (CC)<\/td>\n<td>30% of basic fare; <strong>Min \u20b9125 \u2013 Max \u20b9225<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AC 3 Tier (3AC)<\/td>\n<td>30% of basic fare; <strong>Min \u20b9300 \u2013 Max \u20b9400<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AC 2 Tier (2AC)<\/td>\n<td>30% of basic fare; <strong>Min \u20b9400 \u2013 Max \u20b9500<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Executive Class (EC) \/ 1AC<\/td>\n<td>30% of basic fare; <strong>Min \u20b9400 \u2013 Max \u20b9500<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/railway-food-delivery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Pre-Order-Food-in-Train.jpeg\" alt=\"Pre-Order Food in Train\" width=\"1080\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_Related_to_Indian_Railway_Tatkal_Timings\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>FAQ <\/strong><\/span>Related to Indian Railway Tatkal Timings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Q1: Can I book Tatkal tickets at midnight?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, Tatkal ticket booking is not available at midnight. If you are booking an AC class Tatkal ticket, it opens at 10 AM, and for Sleeper class, it opens at 11 AM.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q2: What is the difference between Premium Tatkal and Tatkal?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tatkal ticket charges are fixed whereas Premium Tatkal tickets have dynamic fare pricing for various classes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q3: Can I get a refund if I cancel a Tatkal ticket?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, you will not get a refund for a confirmed Tatkal ticket if you cancel it yourself, as there is no refund policy for confirmed Tatkal bookings. However, you will receive a refund for a waitlisted Tatkal ticket if it remains waitlisted after the final chart preparation, though clerkage charges will be deducted.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q4:<\/b><b> Is a Tatkal ticket available for all trains?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, tatkal tickets are not available for all trains, but they are available for most reserved Indian Railways trains except for the Unreserved\/General Class (UR\/GEN) and, sometimes, First AC class.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Indian Railways is the fourth largest railway network in the world, carrying 23 million passengers every day. \u200b\u200bMany people also travel by train frequently, perhaps for work or other reasons. In such situations, the Tatkal ticket booking system becomes a great boon for these travelers. 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