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Current Date And Time In Cherthala, India

Friday, 31 July 2026
20:28:30 IST
State: Kerala
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 45,827
District: Alappuzha

🌎 Cherthala, Kerala, India – Profile & Geographic Data


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

Cherthala, Kerala Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameCherthala
District / CountyAlappuzha
StateKerala
CountryIndia
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population45,827
Area187.43 km² (72.37 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Kerala#56 of 524 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 Meter12
In Feet39
GPS Coordinates
Latitude9.68
Longitude76.34
Decimal Degrees (DD)9.684° N 76.336° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)9° 41' 4" N 76° 20' 8" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)9° 41.07' N 76° 20.13' E
Location Context
Distance to Kerala Capital149 km South-Southeast of Thiruvananthapuram
Nearest City in Another CountryMannar, Sri Lanka (396 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🔥 06:13 AM
Sunset🌅 06:48 PM
Day Length12h 35m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code688524
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Kolkata

Cherthala – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Cherthala, Kerala

Cherthala is a city situated in Kerala, India, within Asia. It falls under Alappuzha, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Cherthala 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 Kerala

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Cherthala

The latitude and longitude of Cherthala pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 12 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Cherthala on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Cherthala

Cherthala 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 Cherthala

Payments and pricing in Cherthala 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. › Cherthala exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Cherthala

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

📊 Cherthala's Standing Within Kerala

By recorded population, Cherthala ranks #56 of 524 cities in Kerala. It lies about 149 km South-Southeast of Thiruvananthapuram, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Kerala market. › Cities near Cherthala

📊 How This Cherthala Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Cherthala

👥 What is the population of Cherthala?

Cherthala has a recorded population of approximately 45,827 people. That places it #56 of 524 cities with population data in Kerala. Browse more cities in Kerala for comparison.

📐 How large is Cherthala in square kilometers?

Cherthala spans approximately 187.43 square kilometers (72.37 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Cherthala in?

Cherthala sits within Alappuzha, is part of Kerala in India. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Cherthala in?

Cherthala keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 06:13 AM and sets around 06:48 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Cherthala?

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

📍 How far is Cherthala from the state capital?

Cherthala is about 149 km South-Southeast of Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala. See cities near Cherthala for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Cherthala lands you closest to Mannar, Sri Lanka, about 396 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Cherthala sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.