Current Date And Time In Karaikal, India
Monday, 07 September 2026
07:05:15 IST
State: Puducherry
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 86,838
District: Kāraikāl
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Karaikal, a city in Puducherry, India in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Karaikal — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Karaikal | |
| District / County | Kāraikāl | |
| State | Puducherry | |
| Country | India | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 86,838 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Puducherry | #3 of 10 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 | 8 | |
| In Feet | 26 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 10.92 | |
| Longitude | 79.83 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 10.917° N 79.833° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 10° 55' 0" N 79° 49' 60" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 10° 55' N 79° 50' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Valvedditturai, Sri Lanka (128 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 | 🔥 05:59 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:17 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 18m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 609602 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Kolkata |
Karaikal is a city situated in Puducherry, India, within Asia. It falls under Kāraikāl, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Karaikal 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 Puducherry
The latitude and longitude of Karaikal pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 8 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Karaikal on the map
Karaikal 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 Karaikal 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. › Karaikal exchange rates
To ring a number in Karaikal 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 Karaikal and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Karaikal ranks #3 of 10 cities in Puducherry. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Puducherry market. › Cities near Karaikal
Karaikal has a recorded population of approximately 86,838 people. That places it #3 of 10 cities with population data in Puducherry. Browse more cities in Puducherry for comparison.
Karaikal sits within Kāraikāl, is part of Puducherry in India. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Karaikal keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 05:59 AM and sets around 06:17 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Karaikal price in Indian rupee (INR), written with the symbol ₹. Check live rates on our Karaikal currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Karaikal lands you closest to Valvedditturai, Sri Lanka, about 128 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Karaikal sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
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