Current Date And Time In Palakkad, India
Friday, 24 July 2026
13:30:59 IST
State: Kerala
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 132,728
District: Palakkad district
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Palakkad, 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 Palakkad — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Palakkad | |
| District / County | Palakkad district | |
| State | Kerala | |
| Country | India | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 132,728 | |
| Area | 26.60 km² (10.27 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Kerala | #8 of 524 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 | 87 | |
| In Feet | 285 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 10.77 | |
| Longitude | 76.65 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 10.773° N 76.654° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 10° 46' 23" N 76° 39' 13" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 10° 46.39' N 76° 39.22' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Kerala Capital | 256 km South of Thiruvananthapuram | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Jaffna, Sri Lanka (387 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 | 🔥 06:09 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:50 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 41m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 678001 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Kolkata | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1861-01-01 |
Palakkad is a city situated in Kerala, India, within Asia. It falls under Palakkad district, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Palakkad 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
The latitude and longitude of Palakkad pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 87 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Palakkad on the map
Palakkad 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 Palakkad 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. › Palakkad exchange rates
To ring a number in Palakkad 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 Palakkad and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Palakkad ranks #8 of 524 cities in Kerala. It lies about 256 km South of Thiruvananthapuram, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Kerala market. › Cities near Palakkad
Palakkad has a recorded population of approximately 132,728 people. That places it #8 of 524 cities with population data in Kerala. Browse more cities in Kerala for comparison.
Palakkad spans approximately 26.60 square kilometers (10.27 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Palakkad keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 06:09 AM and sets around 06:50 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Palakkad price in Indian rupee (INR), written with the symbol ₹. Check live rates on our Palakkad currency page.
Palakkad is about 256 km South of Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala. See cities near Palakkad for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Palakkad lands you closest to Jaffna, Sri Lanka, about 387 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Palakkad sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
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