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Phuntsholing, Chukha, Bhutan – Bhutan Flag

Current Date And Time In Phuntsholing, Bhutan

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
03:32:25 BTT
State: Chukha
Currency: Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN)
Timezone: UTC +06:00 (BTT)
Population: 27,658

🌎 Phuntsholing, Chukha, Bhutan – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Phuntsholing, a city in Chukha, Bhutan in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Phuntsholing — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Phuntsholing, Chukha Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NamePhuntsholing
StateChukha
CountryBhutan
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population27,658
Area15.60 km² (6.02 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Chukha#1 of 4 cities with population data
Currency
NameBhutanese Ngultrum
Code ISO-4217BTN
SymbolNu.
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+975
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.bt
Elevation
In Meter330
In Feet1,083
GPS Coordinates
Latitude26.85
Longitude89.39
Decimal Degrees (DD)26.852° N 89.388° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)26° 51' 6" N 89° 23' 18" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)26° 51.1' N 89° 23.3' E
Location Context
Distance to Chukha Capital31 km North-Northeast of Tsimasham
Nearest City in Another CountryJaigaon, India (1 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+06:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 05:31 AM
Sunset🌅 06:43 PM
Day Length13h 12m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Thimphu

Phuntsholing – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Phuntsholing, Chukha

Phuntsholing is a city situated in Chukha, Bhutan, within Asia. GeoNames classifies Phuntsholing as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Chukha

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Phuntsholing

The latitude and longitude of Phuntsholing pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 330 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Phuntsholing on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Phuntsholing

Phuntsholing runs on UTC +06:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries

💰 Currency Used in Phuntsholing

Payments and pricing in Phuntsholing run on Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN), shown with the symbol Nu.. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Phuntsholing exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Phuntsholing

To ring a number in Phuntsholing from outside Bhutan, dial +975 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Phuntsholing and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Phuntsholing's Standing Within Chukha

By recorded population, Phuntsholing ranks #1 of 4 cities in Chukha. It lies about 31 km North-Northeast of Tsimasham, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Chukha market. › Cities near Phuntsholing

📊 How This Phuntsholing Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Phuntsholing into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Phuntsholing to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Chukha market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Phuntsholing. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Phuntsholing

👥 What is the population of Phuntsholing?

Phuntsholing has a recorded population of approximately 27,658 people. That places it #1 of 4 cities with population data in Chukha. Browse more cities in Chukha for comparison.

📐 How large is Phuntsholing in square kilometers?

Phuntsholing spans approximately 15.60 square kilometers (6.02 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Phuntsholing in?

Phuntsholing is part of Chukha in Bhutan. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Phuntsholing in?

Phuntsholing keeps UTC +06:00. Today the sun rises around 05:31 AM and sets around 06:43 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Phuntsholing?

Businesses and shops in Phuntsholing price in Bhutanese ngultrum (BTN), written with the symbol Nu.. Check live rates on our Phuntsholing currency page.

📍 How far is Phuntsholing from the state capital?

Phuntsholing is about 31 km North-Northeast of Tsimasham, the capital of Chukha. See cities near Phuntsholing for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Phuntsholing lands you closest to Jaigaon, India, about 1 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Phuntsholing sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.