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Current Date And Time In Ambikapur, India

Thursday, 13 August 2026
07:04:05 IST
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 121,071
District: Surguja

🌎 Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh, India – Profile & Geographic Data


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

Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameAmbikapur
District / CountySurguja
StateChhattisgarh
CountryIndia
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population121,071
Area1,983.00 km² (765.64 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Chhattisgarh#9 of 191 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 Meter603
In Feet1,978
GPS Coordinates
Latitude23.12
Longitude83.2
Decimal Degrees (DD)23.119° N 83.195° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)23° 7' 8" N 83° 11' 43" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)23° 7.14' N 83° 11.72' E
Location Context
Distance to Chhattisgarh Capital264 km Southwest of Raipur
Nearest City in Another CountryMakhdumpur Rashid, Pakistan (282 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🔥 05:31 AM
Sunset🌅 06:32 PM
Day Length13h 1m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code497001
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Kolkata

Ambikapur – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh

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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Ambikapur

The latitude and longitude of Ambikapur pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 603 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Ambikapur on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Ambikapur

Ambikapur 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 Ambikapur

Payments and pricing in Ambikapur 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. › Ambikapur exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Ambikapur

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

📊 Ambikapur's Standing Within Chhattisgarh

By recorded population, Ambikapur ranks #9 of 191 cities in Chhattisgarh. It lies about 264 km Southwest of Raipur, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Chhattisgarh market. › Cities near Ambikapur

📊 How This Ambikapur Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Ambikapur

👥 What is the population of Ambikapur?

Ambikapur has a recorded population of approximately 121,071 people. That places it #9 of 191 cities with population data in Chhattisgarh. Browse more cities in Chhattisgarh for comparison.

📐 How large is Ambikapur in square kilometers?

Ambikapur spans approximately 1,983.00 square kilometers (765.64 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Ambikapur in?

Ambikapur sits within Surguja, is part of Chhattisgarh in India. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Ambikapur in?

Ambikapur keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 05:31 AM and sets around 06:32 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Ambikapur?

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

📍 How far is Ambikapur from the state capital?

Ambikapur is about 264 km Southwest of Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh. See cities near Ambikapur for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Ambikapur lands you closest to Makhdumpur Rashid, Pakistan, about 282 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Ambikapur sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.