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Current Date And Time In Kathua, India

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
03:30:53 IST
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 59,866
District: Kathua

🌎 Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, India – Profile & Geographic Data


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

Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameKathua
District / CountyKathua
StateJammu and Kashmir
CountryIndia
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population59,866
Area51.00 km² (19.69 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Jammu and Kashmir#8 of 132 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 Meter323
In Feet1,060
GPS Coordinates
Latitude32.37
Longitude75.53
Decimal Degrees (DD)32.369° N 75.525° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)32° 22' 10" N 75° 31' 31" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)32° 22.16' N 75° 31.52' E
Location Context
Distance to Jammu and Kashmir Capital74 km West-Northwest of Jammu
Nearest City in Another CountryBharoli Kalan, Pakistan (14 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🔥 05:48 AM
Sunset🌅 07:17 PM
Day Length13h 28m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code184101
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Kolkata

Kathua – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir

Kathua is a city situated in Jammu and Kashmir, India, within Asia. It falls under Kathua, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Kathua 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 Jammu and Kashmir

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Kathua

The latitude and longitude of Kathua pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 323 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Kathua on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Kathua

Kathua 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 Kathua

Payments and pricing in Kathua 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. › Kathua exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Kathua

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

📊 Kathua's Standing Within Jammu and Kashmir

By recorded population, Kathua ranks #8 of 132 cities in Jammu and Kashmir. It lies about 74 km West-Northwest of Jammu, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Jammu and Kashmir market. › Cities near Kathua

📊 How This Kathua Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Kathua

👥 What is the population of Kathua?

Kathua has a recorded population of approximately 59,866 people. That places it #8 of 132 cities with population data in Jammu and Kashmir. Browse more cities in Jammu and Kashmir for comparison.

📐 How large is Kathua in square kilometers?

Kathua spans approximately 51.00 square kilometers (19.69 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Kathua in?

Kathua sits within Kathua, is part of Jammu and Kashmir in India. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Kathua in?

Kathua keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 05:48 AM and sets around 07:17 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Kathua?

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

📍 How far is Kathua from the state capital?

Kathua is about 74 km West-Northwest of Jammu, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir. See cities near Kathua for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Kathua lands you closest to Bharoli Kalan, Pakistan, about 14 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Kathua sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.