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Current Date And Time In Rourkela, India

Thursday, 13 August 2026
18:50:40 IST
State: Odisha
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 273,317
District: Sundargarh

🌎 Rourkela, Odisha, India – Profile & Geographic Data


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

Rourkela, Odisha Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameRourkela
District / CountySundargarh
StateOdisha
CountryIndia
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population273,317
Area90.00 km² (34.75 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Odisha#5 of 223 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 Meter195
In Feet640
GPS Coordinates
Latitude22.22
Longitude84.86
Decimal Degrees (DD)22.225° N 84.864° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)22° 13' 30" N 84° 51' 51" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)22° 13.5' N 84° 51.85' E
Location Context
Distance to Odisha Capital239 km South-Southeast of Bhubaneswar
Nearest City in Another CountryMakhdumpur Rashid, Pakistan (316 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🔥 05:26 AM
Sunset🌅 06:24 PM
Day Length12h 58m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code769000–769099
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Kolkata
Founded / Incorporated1954-03-01

Rourkela – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Rourkela, Odisha

Rourkela is a city situated in Odisha, India, within Asia. It falls under Sundargarh, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Rourkela 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 Odisha

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Rourkela

The latitude and longitude of Rourkela pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 195 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Rourkela on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Rourkela

Rourkela 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 Rourkela

Payments and pricing in Rourkela 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. › Rourkela exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Rourkela

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

📊 Rourkela's Standing Within Odisha

By recorded population, Rourkela ranks #5 of 223 cities in Odisha. It lies about 239 km South-Southeast of Bhubaneswar, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Odisha market. › Cities near Rourkela

📊 How This Rourkela Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Rourkela

👥 What is the population of Rourkela?

Rourkela has a recorded population of approximately 273,317 people. That places it #5 of 223 cities with population data in Odisha. Browse more cities in Odisha for comparison.

📐 How large is Rourkela in square kilometers?

Rourkela spans approximately 90.00 square kilometers (34.75 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Rourkela in?

Rourkela sits within Sundargarh, is part of Odisha in India. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Rourkela in?

Rourkela keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 05:26 AM and sets around 06:24 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Rourkela?

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

📍 How far is Rourkela from the state capital?

Rourkela is about 239 km South-Southeast of Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha. See cities near Rourkela for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Rourkela lands you closest to Makhdumpur Rashid, Pakistan, about 316 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Rourkela sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.