Railway Booking Timings & Tatkal Schedule
When each booking window opens — Tatkal, general advance reservation and PRS counters at railway stations.
Tatkal Booking Times
AC Classes
Opens at
10:00 AM
Non-AC Classes
Opens at
11:00 AM
Tatkal opens one day before the journey date and the booking rush lasts roughly 30 minutes. Times are IST.
General Advance Booking
PRS Counter Timings
- Monday to Saturday
- 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday
- 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Advance booking
- Up to 60 days
Counter timings vary by station and transaction volume. Computerised PRS counters are available at all major railway stations.
Quick Answers
What are the railway reservation counter timings?
Computerised PRS reservation counters generally open at 8:00 AM and close at 8:00 PM Monday to Saturday, and close at 2:00 PM on Sunday. Hours vary by station and transaction volume, so smaller stations may keep shorter hours.
What time does the counter open for advance booking?
Advance reservation opens at 8:00 AM IST, 60 days before the journey date, at both PRS counters and on IRCTC online.
What time does Tatkal booking open?
Tatkal opens one day before the journey date: 10:00 AM IST for AC classes (1AC, 2AC, 3AC, CC) and 11:00 AM IST for Sleeper and Second Sitting.
Are railway reservation counters open on Sunday?
Yes. PRS counters are open on Sunday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM at most stations.