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Tatkal

The 10 AM sprint.

Tatkal opens one day before journey, from the train's originating station. Your phone's clock is often a few seconds off — here's the exact moment to click.

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AC Tatkal opens in · Thursday, 9 July 2026
22:32:02.230
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Your device clock can be several seconds off — we sync to an NTP-backed server so you click at the exact second. You book on IRCTC yourself; we only show the precise moment and a one-tap link. We never log into your account or book for you.

AC classes
10:00 IST
1A · 2A · 3A · CC · EC
Non-AC
11:00 IST
Sleeper · 2S
Be ready before the bell
  1. 1
    Pre-save your Master List
    Add all passengers in IRCTC → My Account → Master List the night before. Saves ~40 seconds of typing.
  2. 2
    Log in by 9:55 AM
    Keep the session alive. Use the Rail Connect app — fewer CAPTCHAs than the website.
  3. 3
    Pre-fill your train + class
    Have the train number and class chosen so you only hit Book at the bell.
  4. 4
    UPI ready
    Use UPI or pre-funded IRCTC iMudra wallet — card OTP is too slow during the rush.
  5. 5
    Watch the timer above
    Click Book at the exact second — not 8 seconds late.