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Katihar, Bihar, India – India Flag

Current Date And Time In Katihar, India

Friday, 31 July 2026
18:49:56 IST
State: Bihar
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 240,838
District: Katihar

🌎 Katihar, Bihar, India – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Katihar, a city in Bihar, India in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Katihar — 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

Katihar, Bihar Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameKatihar
District / CountyKatihar
StateBihar
CountryIndia
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population240,838
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Bihar#10 of 218 cities with population data
Currency
NameIndian Rupee
Code ISO-4217INR
Symbol
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+91
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.in
Elevation
In Meter34
In Feet112
GPS Coordinates
Latitude25.54
Longitude87.57
Decimal Degrees (DD)25.539° N 87.57° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)25° 32' 19" N 87° 34' 14" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)25° 32.31' N 87° 34.23' E
Location Context
Distance to Bihar Capital244 km West of Patna
Nearest City in Another CountryPirgaaj, Bangladesh (87 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+05:30
Daylight Saving Time (DST)No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 05:04 AM
Sunset🌅 06:27 PM
Day Length13h 22m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code854105
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Kolkata

Katihar – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Katihar, Bihar

Katihar is a city situated in Bihar, India, within Asia. It falls under Katihar, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Katihar 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 Bihar

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Katihar

The latitude and longitude of Katihar pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 34 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Katihar on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Katihar

Katihar runs on UTC +05:30. 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 Katihar

Payments and pricing in Katihar run on Indian Rupee (INR), shown with the symbol . Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Katihar exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Katihar

To ring a number in Katihar from outside India, dial +91 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Katihar and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Katihar's Standing Within Bihar

By recorded population, Katihar ranks #10 of 218 cities in Bihar. It lies about 244 km West of Patna, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Bihar market. › Cities near Katihar

📊 How This Katihar Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Katihar 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 Katihar to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Bihar market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Katihar. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Katihar

👥 What is the population of Katihar?

Katihar has a recorded population of approximately 240,838 people. That places it #10 of 218 cities with population data in Bihar. Browse more cities in Bihar for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Katihar in?

Katihar sits within Katihar, is part of Bihar in India. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Katihar in?

Katihar keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 05:04 AM and sets around 06:27 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Katihar?

Businesses and shops in Katihar price in Indian rupee (INR), written with the symbol . Check live rates on our Katihar currency page.

📍 How far is Katihar from the state capital?

Katihar is about 244 km West of Patna, the capital of Bihar. See cities near Katihar for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Katihar lands you closest to Pirgaaj, Bangladesh, about 87 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Katihar sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.