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Current Date And Time In Palai, India

Thursday, 13 August 2026
15:10:18 IST
State: Kerala
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 22,056
District: Kottayam

🌎 Palai, Kerala, India – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Palai, 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 Palai — 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

Palai, Kerala Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NamePalai
District / CountyKottayam
StateKerala
CountryIndia
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population22,056
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Kerala#276 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 Meter18
In Feet59
GPS Coordinates
Latitude9.71
Longitude76.68
Decimal Degrees (DD)9.713° N 76.683° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)9° 42' 47" N 76° 40' 60" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)9° 42.78' N 76° 41' E
Location Context
Distance to Kerala Capital140 km South-Southeast of Thiruvananthapuram
Nearest City in Another CountryMannar, Sri Lanka (360 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🌅 06:43 PM
Day Length12h 29m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Kolkata

Palai – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Palai, Kerala

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

The latitude and longitude of Palai pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 18 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Palai on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Palai

Palai 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 Palai

Payments and pricing in Palai 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. › Palai exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Palai

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

📊 Palai's Standing Within Kerala

By recorded population, Palai ranks #276 of 524 cities in Kerala. It lies about 140 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 Palai

📊 How This Palai Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Palai

👥 What is the population of Palai?

Palai has a recorded population of approximately 22,056 people. That places it #276 of 524 cities with population data in Kerala. Browse more cities in Kerala for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Palai in?

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

🕐 What time zone is Palai in?

Palai keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 06:13 AM and sets around 06:43 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Palai?

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

📍 How far is Palai from the state capital?

Palai is about 140 km South-Southeast of Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala. See cities near Palai for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Palai lands you closest to Mannar, Sri Lanka, about 360 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Palai sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.