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Current Date And Time In Purnia, India

Sunday, 26 July 2026
18:47:48 IST
State: Bihar
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 282,248
District: Purnia

🌎 Purnia, Bihar, India – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Purnia, 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 Purnia — 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

Purnia, Bihar Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NamePurnia
District / CountyPurnia
StateBihar
CountryIndia
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population282,248
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Bihar#7 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 Meter44
In Feet144
GPS Coordinates
Latitude25.78
Longitude87.47
Decimal Degrees (DD)25.779° N 87.474° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)25° 46' 44" N 87° 28' 27" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)25° 46.74' N 87° 28.45' E
Location Context
Distance to Bihar Capital235 km West of Patna
Nearest City in Another CountryBiratnagar, Nepal (78 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🔥 05:02 AM
Sunset🌅 06:31 PM
Day Length13h 28m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code854301
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Kolkata

Purnia – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Purnia, Bihar

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

The latitude and longitude of Purnia pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 44 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Purnia on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Purnia

Purnia 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 Purnia

Payments and pricing in Purnia 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. › Purnia exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Purnia

To ring a number in Purnia 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 Purnia and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Purnia's Standing Within Bihar

By recorded population, Purnia ranks #7 of 218 cities in Bihar. It lies about 235 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 Purnia

📊 How This Purnia Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Purnia 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 Purnia 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 Purnia. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Purnia

👥 What is the population of Purnia?

Purnia has a recorded population of approximately 282,248 people. That places it #7 of 218 cities with population data in Bihar. Browse more cities in Bihar for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Purnia in?

Purnia sits within Purnia, is part of Bihar in India. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Purnia in?

Purnia keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 05:02 AM and sets around 06:31 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Purnia?

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

📍 How far is Purnia from the state capital?

Purnia is about 235 km West of Patna, the capital of Bihar. See cities near Purnia for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Purnia lands you closest to Biratnagar, Nepal, about 78 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Purnia sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.