
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Dharamsala, a city in Himachal Pradesh, India in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Dharamsala — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Dharamsala | |
| District / County | Kāngra | |
| State | Himachal Pradesh | |
| Country | India | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 30,764 | |
| Area | 29.51 km² (11.39 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Himachal Pradesh | #4 of 68 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Indian Rupee | |
| Code ISO-4217 | INR | |
| Symbol | ₹ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +91 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .in | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 1,359 | |
| In Feet | 4,459 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 32.22 | |
| Longitude | 76.32 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 32.22° N 76.32° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 32° 13' 12" N 76° 19' 12" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 32° 13.2' N 76° 19.21' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Himachal Pradesh Capital | 148 km South-Southeast of Shimla | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Bharoli Kalan, Pakistan (67 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 | 🔥 05:46 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:12 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 26m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 176215 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Kolkata |
Dharamsala is a city situated in Himachal Pradesh, India, within Asia. It falls under Kāngra, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Dharamsala 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 Himachal Pradesh
The latitude and longitude of Dharamsala pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,359 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Dharamsala on the map
Dharamsala 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
Payments and pricing in Dharamsala 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. › Dharamsala exchange rates
To ring a number in Dharamsala 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 Dharamsala and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Dharamsala ranks #4 of 68 cities in Himachal Pradesh. It lies about 148 km South-Southeast of Shimla, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Himachal Pradesh market. › Cities near Dharamsala
Dharamsala has a recorded population of approximately 30,764 people. That places it #4 of 68 cities with population data in Himachal Pradesh. Browse more cities in Himachal Pradesh for comparison.
Dharamsala spans approximately 29.51 square kilometers (11.39 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Dharamsala sits within Kāngra, is part of Himachal Pradesh in India. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Dharamsala keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 05:46 AM and sets around 07:12 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Dharamsala price in Indian rupee (INR), written with the symbol ₹. Check live rates on our Dharamsala currency page.
Dharamsala is about 148 km South-Southeast of Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh. See cities near Dharamsala for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Dharamsala lands you closest to Bharoli Kalan, Pakistan, about 67 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Dharamsala sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.