Current Date And Time In Dhanbad, India
Sunday, 16 August 2026
18:50:14 IST
State: Jharkhand
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 1,196,214
District: Dhānbād
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Dhanbad, a city in Jharkhand, India in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Dhanbad — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Dhanbad | |
| District / County | Dhānbād | |
| State | Jharkhand | |
| Country | India | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 1,196,214 | |
| Area | 2,052.00 km² (792.28 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Jharkhand | #2 of 236 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 | 247 | |
| In Feet | 810 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 23.8 | |
| Longitude | 86.43 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 23.798° N 86.43° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 23° 47' 51" N 86° 25' 48" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 23° 47.86' N 86° 25.8' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Jharkhand Capital | 125 km West-Southwest of Ranchi | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Shibganj, Bangladesh (201 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 | 🔥 05:18 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:18 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 59m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 826001 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Kolkata |
Dhanbad is a city situated in Jharkhand, India, within Asia. It falls under Dhānbād, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Dhanbad as a District Headquarters. 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 Jharkhand
The latitude and longitude of Dhanbad pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 247 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Dhanbad on the map
Dhanbad 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 Dhanbad 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. › Dhanbad exchange rates
To ring a number in Dhanbad 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 Dhanbad and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Dhanbad ranks #2 of 236 cities in Jharkhand. It lies about 125 km West-Southwest of Ranchi, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Jharkhand market. › Cities near Dhanbad
Dhanbad has a recorded population of approximately 1,196,214 people. That places it #2 of 236 cities with population data in Jharkhand. Browse more cities in Jharkhand for comparison.
Dhanbad spans approximately 2,052.00 square kilometers (792.28 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Dhanbad keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 05:18 AM and sets around 06:18 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Dhanbad price in Indian rupee (INR), written with the symbol ₹. Check live rates on our Dhanbad currency page.
Dhanbad is about 125 km West-Southwest of Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand. See cities near Dhanbad for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Dhanbad lands you closest to Shibganj, Bangladesh, about 201 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Dhanbad sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
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