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Current Date And Time In Karkala, India

Saturday, 15 August 2026
02:09:52 IST
State: Karnataka
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 25,800
District: Udupi

🌎 Karkala, Karnataka, India – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Karkala, 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 Karkala — 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

Karkala, Karnataka Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameKarkala
District / CountyUdupi
StateKarnataka
CountryIndia
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population25,800
Area23.06 km² (8.90 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Karnataka#144 of 373 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 Meter93
In Feet305
GPS Coordinates
Latitude13.21
Longitude74.99
Decimal Degrees (DD)13.214° N 74.992° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)13° 12' 51" N 74° 59' 32" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)13° 12.86' N 74° 59.54' E
Location Context
Distance to Karnataka Capital283 km East of Bengaluru
Nearest City in Another CountryJaffna, Sri Lanka (674 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🔥 06:16 AM
Sunset🌅 06:52 PM
Day Length12h 36m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code574104
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Kolkata
Founded / Incorporated1912-01-01

Karkala – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Karkala, Karnataka

Karkala is a city situated in Karnataka, India, within Asia. It falls under Udupi, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Karkala 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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Karkala

The latitude and longitude of Karkala pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 93 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Karkala on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Karkala

Karkala 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 Karkala

Payments and pricing in Karkala 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. › Karkala exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Karkala

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

📊 Karkala's Standing Within Karnataka

By recorded population, Karkala ranks #144 of 373 cities in Karnataka. It lies about 283 km East of Bengaluru, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Karnataka market. › Cities near Karkala

📊 How This Karkala Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Karkala

👥 What is the population of Karkala?

Karkala has a recorded population of approximately 25,800 people. That places it #144 of 373 cities with population data in Karnataka. Browse more cities in Karnataka for comparison.

📐 How large is Karkala in square kilometers?

Karkala spans approximately 23.06 square kilometers (8.90 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Karkala in?

Karkala sits within Udupi, is part of Karnataka in India. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Karkala in?

Karkala keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 06:16 AM and sets around 06:52 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Karkala?

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

📍 How far is Karkala from the state capital?

Karkala is about 283 km East of Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka. See cities near Karkala for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Karkala lands you closest to Jaffna, Sri Lanka, about 674 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Karkala sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.