Current Date And Time In Challakere, India
Sunday, 06 September 2026
17:37:55 IST
State: Karnataka
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 55,194
District: Chitradurga
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Challakere, a city in Karnataka, India in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Challakere — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Challakere | |
| District / County | Chitradurga | |
| State | Karnataka | |
| Country | India | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 55,194 | |
| Area | 31.12 km² (12.02 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Karnataka | #56 of 373 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 | 586 | |
| In Feet | 1,923 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 14.32 | |
| Longitude | 76.65 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 14.318° N 76.652° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 14° 19' 5" N 76° 39' 6" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 14° 19.08' N 76° 39.1' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Karnataka Capital | 181 km Southeast of Bengaluru | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Valvedditturai, Sri Lanka (630 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 | 🔥 06:10 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:32 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 22m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 577522 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Kolkata |
Challakere is a city situated in Karnataka, India, within Asia. It falls under Chitradurga, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Challakere 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 Karnataka
The latitude and longitude of Challakere pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 586 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Challakere on the map
Challakere 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 Challakere 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. › Challakere exchange rates
To ring a number in Challakere 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 Challakere and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Challakere ranks #56 of 373 cities in Karnataka. It lies about 181 km Southeast of Bengaluru, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Karnataka market. › Cities near Challakere
Challakere has a recorded population of approximately 55,194 people. That places it #56 of 373 cities with population data in Karnataka. Browse more cities in Karnataka for comparison.
Challakere spans approximately 31.12 square kilometers (12.02 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Challakere keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 06:10 AM and sets around 06:32 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Challakere price in Indian rupee (INR), written with the symbol ₹. Check live rates on our Challakere currency page.
Challakere is about 181 km Southeast of Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka. See cities near Challakere for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Challakere lands you closest to Valvedditturai, Sri Lanka, about 630 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Challakere sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
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