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Current Date And Time In Raipur, India

Thursday, 13 August 2026
00:53:28 IST
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 1,027,264
District: Raipur

🌎 Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Raipur, 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 Raipur — 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

Raipur, Chhattisgarh Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameRaipur
District / CountyRaipur
StateChhattisgarh
CountryIndia
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population1,027,264
Area226.00 km² (87.26 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeState / Province Capital
Population Rank in Chhattisgarh#1 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 Meter296
In Feet971
GPS Coordinates
Latitude21.23
Longitude81.63
Decimal Degrees (DD)21.233° N 81.633° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)21° 13' 60" N 81° 37' 60" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)21° 14' N 81° 38' E
Location Context
Nearest City in Another CountryMakhdumpur Rashid, Pakistan (546 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🔥 05:40 AM
Sunset🌅 06:36 PM
Day Length12h 56m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code492001
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Kolkata

Raipur – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Raipur, Chhattisgarh

Raipur is a city situated in Chhattisgarh, India, within Asia. It falls under Raipur, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Raipur as a State / Province Capital. 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 Raipur

The latitude and longitude of Raipur pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 296 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Raipur on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Raipur

Raipur 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 Raipur

Payments and pricing in Raipur 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. › Raipur exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Raipur

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

📊 Raipur's Standing Within Chhattisgarh

By recorded population, Raipur ranks #1 of 191 cities in Chhattisgarh. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Chhattisgarh market. › Cities near Raipur

📊 How This Raipur Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Raipur

👥 What is the population of Raipur?

Raipur has a recorded population of approximately 1,027,264 people. That places it #1 of 191 cities with population data in Chhattisgarh. Browse more cities in Chhattisgarh for comparison.

📐 How large is Raipur in square kilometers?

Raipur spans approximately 226.00 square kilometers (87.26 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Raipur in?

Raipur sits within Raipur, is part of Chhattisgarh in India. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.

🕐 What time zone is Raipur in?

Raipur keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 05:40 AM and sets around 06:36 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Raipur?

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

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Raipur lands you closest to Makhdumpur Rashid, Pakistan, about 546 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Raipur sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.