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Current Date And Time In Kottayam, India

Thursday, 13 August 2026
05:21:11 IST
State: Kerala
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 19,176
District: Kannur

🌎 Kottayam, Kerala, India – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Kottayam, 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 Kottayam — 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

Kottayam, Kerala Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameKottayam
District / CountyKannur
StateKerala
CountryIndia
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population19,176
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Kerala#309 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 Meter32
In Feet105
GPS Coordinates
Latitude11.83
Longitude75.55
Decimal Degrees (DD)11.825° N 75.548° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)11° 49' 31" N 75° 32' 52" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)11° 49.51' N 75° 32.87' E
Location Context
Distance to Kerala Capital402 km South-Southeast of Thiruvananthapuram
Nearest City in Another CountryJaffna, Sri Lanka (543 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🔥 06:15 AM
Sunset🌅 06:49 PM
Day Length12h 34m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Kolkata

Kottayam – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Kottayam, Kerala

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

The latitude and longitude of Kottayam pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 32 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Kottayam on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Kottayam

Kottayam 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 Kottayam

Payments and pricing in Kottayam 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. › Kottayam exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Kottayam

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

📊 Kottayam's Standing Within Kerala

By recorded population, Kottayam ranks #309 of 524 cities in Kerala. It lies about 402 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 Kottayam

📊 How This Kottayam Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Kottayam 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 Kottayam 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 Kottayam. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Kottayam

👥 What is the population of Kottayam?

Kottayam has a recorded population of approximately 19,176 people. That places it #309 of 524 cities with population data in Kerala. Browse more cities in Kerala for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Kottayam in?

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

🕐 What time zone is Kottayam in?

Kottayam keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 06:15 AM and sets around 06:49 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Kottayam?

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

📍 How far is Kottayam from the state capital?

Kottayam is about 402 km South-Southeast of Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala. See cities near Kottayam for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Kottayam lands you closest to Jaffna, Sri Lanka, about 543 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Kottayam sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.