Booking opens
1 May 2026
Friday · 08:00 IST
ARP
60
days before
For your journey
Tuesday, 30 June 2026
Tatkal (1 day prior)
10:00 IST · AC/11:00 IST · Sleeper
60d
IRCTC · 60-day window · 8:00 IST
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Frequently asked
What is the IRCTC 60-day rule?+
Since 1 November 2024, IRCTC opens reservations 60 days before the date of journey (excluding the journey date itself) at 8:00 AM IST. Before this, the window was 120 days.
What about Tatkal?+
Tatkal opens one day before the journey from the train's origin station. AC classes open at 10:00 IST, non-AC (Sleeper) at 11:00 IST.
Does the 60-day rule apply to every train?+
Most trains follow the 60-day ARP. A few short-distance trains and special services have a shorter window. We assume 60 days by default — train-aware ARP is coming in v2.
Is this an official IRCTC site?+
No. irctcwhen is an independent tool. We don't book tickets — we just help you not miss the moment they open. Book at irctc.co.in.