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Current Date And Time In Rajkot, India

Friday, 31 July 2026
17:29:16 IST
State: Gujarat
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 1,390,640
District: Rājkot

🌎 Rajkot, Gujarat, India – Profile & Geographic Data


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

Rajkot, Gujarat Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameRajkot
District / CountyRājkot
StateGujarat
CountryIndia
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population1,390,640
Area104.86 km² (40.49 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Gujarat#4 of 380 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 Meter140
In Feet459
GPS Coordinates
Latitude22.29
Longitude70.79
Decimal Degrees (DD)22.292° N 70.793° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)22° 17' 30" N 70° 47' 36" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)22° 17.5' N 70° 47.59' E
Location Context
Distance to Gujarat Capital219 km East-Northeast of Gandhinagar
Nearest City in Another CountryDiplo, Pakistan (272 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🔥 06:17 AM
Sunset🌅 07:29 PM
Day Length13h 12m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code360001
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Kolkata
Founded / Incorporated1612-01-01

Rajkot – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Rajkot, Gujarat

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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Rajkot

The latitude and longitude of Rajkot pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 140 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Rajkot on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Rajkot

Rajkot 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 Rajkot

Payments and pricing in Rajkot 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. › Rajkot exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Rajkot

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

📊 Rajkot's Standing Within Gujarat

By recorded population, Rajkot ranks #4 of 380 cities in Gujarat. It lies about 219 km East-Northeast of Gandhinagar, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Gujarat market. › Cities near Rajkot

📊 How This Rajkot Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Rajkot

👥 What is the population of Rajkot?

Rajkot has a recorded population of approximately 1,390,640 people. That places it #4 of 380 cities with population data in Gujarat. Browse more cities in Gujarat for comparison.

📐 How large is Rajkot in square kilometers?

Rajkot spans approximately 104.86 square kilometers (40.49 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Rajkot in?

Rajkot sits within Rājkot, is part of Gujarat in India. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Rajkot in?

Rajkot keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 06:17 AM and sets around 07:29 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Rajkot?

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

📍 How far is Rajkot from the state capital?

Rajkot is about 219 km East-Northeast of Gandhinagar, the capital of Gujarat. See cities near Rajkot for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Rajkot lands you closest to Diplo, Pakistan, about 272 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Rajkot sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.