Current Date And Time In Shimla, India
Sunday, 02 August 2026
22:55:35 IST
State: Himachal Pradesh
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 173,503
District: Shimla
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Shimla, 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 Shimla — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Shimla | |
| District / County | Shimla | |
| State | Himachal Pradesh | |
| Country | India | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 173,503 | |
| Area | 25.00 km² (9.65 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in Himachal Pradesh | #1 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 | 2,073 | |
| In Feet | 6,802 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 31.1 | |
| Longitude | 77.17 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 31.104° N 77.167° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 31° 6' 16" N 77° 9' 60" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 31° 6.27' N 77° 10' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Mullanpur Garibdas, Pakistan (53 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 | 🔥 05:37 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:17 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 39m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 171001 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Kolkata |
Shimla is a city situated in Himachal Pradesh, India, within Asia. It falls under Shimla, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Shimla 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 Himachal Pradesh
The latitude and longitude of Shimla pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 2,073 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Shimla on the map
Shimla 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 Shimla 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. › Shimla exchange rates
To ring a number in Shimla 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 Shimla and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Shimla ranks #1 of 68 cities in Himachal Pradesh. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Himachal Pradesh market. › Cities near Shimla
Shimla has a recorded population of approximately 173,503 people. That places it #1 of 68 cities with population data in Himachal Pradesh. Browse more cities in Himachal Pradesh for comparison.
Shimla spans approximately 25.00 square kilometers (9.65 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Shimla sits within Shimla, is part of Himachal Pradesh in India. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.
Shimla keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 05:37 AM and sets around 07:17 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Shimla price in Indian rupee (INR), written with the symbol ₹. Check live rates on our Shimla currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Shimla lands you closest to Mullanpur Garibdas, Pakistan, about 53 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Shimla sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
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