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Current Date And Time In Jowai, India

Thursday, 13 August 2026
03:51:46 IST
State: Meghalaya
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 28,430
District: West Jaintia Hills

🌎 Jowai, Meghalaya, India – Profile & Geographic Data


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

Jowai, Meghalaya Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameJowai
District / CountyWest Jaintia Hills
StateMeghalaya
CountryIndia
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population28,430
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Meghalaya#8 of 18 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 Meter1,358
In Feet4,456
GPS Coordinates
Latitude25.44
Longitude92.19
Decimal Degrees (DD)25.436° N 92.191° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)25° 26' 9" N 92° 11' 29" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)25° 26.16' N 92° 11.48' E
Location Context
Distance to Meghalaya Capital34 km West-Northwest of Shillong
Nearest City in Another CountrySylhet, Bangladesh (68 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🔥 04:52 AM
Sunset🌅 05:59 PM
Day Length13h 7m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code793150
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Kolkata

Jowai – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Jowai, Meghalaya

Jowai is a city situated in Meghalaya, India, within Asia. It falls under West Jaintia Hills, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Jowai 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 Meghalaya

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Jowai

The latitude and longitude of Jowai pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,358 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Jowai on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Jowai

Jowai 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 Jowai

Payments and pricing in Jowai 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. › Jowai exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Jowai

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

📊 Jowai's Standing Within Meghalaya

By recorded population, Jowai ranks #8 of 18 cities in Meghalaya. It lies about 34 km West-Northwest of Shillong, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Meghalaya market. › Cities near Jowai

📊 How This Jowai Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Jowai

👥 What is the population of Jowai?

Jowai has a recorded population of approximately 28,430 people. That places it #8 of 18 cities with population data in Meghalaya. Browse more cities in Meghalaya for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Jowai in?

Jowai sits within West Jaintia Hills, is part of Meghalaya in India. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Jowai in?

Jowai keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 04:52 AM and sets around 05:59 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Jowai?

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

📍 How far is Jowai from the state capital?

Jowai is about 34 km West-Northwest of Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya. See cities near Jowai for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Jowai lands you closest to Sylhet, Bangladesh, about 68 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Jowai sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.