
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Arcot, a city in Tamil Nadu, India in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Arcot — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Arcot | |
| District / County | Ranipet district | |
| State | Tamil Nadu | |
| Country | India | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 55,955 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Tamil Nadu | #98 of 1064 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 | 173 | |
| In Feet | 568 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 12.91 | |
| Longitude | 79.32 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 12.906° N 79.319° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 54' 20" N 79° 19' 8" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 54.34' N 79° 19.14' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Tamil Nadu Capital | 106 km East of Chennai | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Valvedditturai, Sri Lanka (356 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 | 🔥 05:56 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:42 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 45m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 632503 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Kolkata |
Arcot is a city situated in Tamil Nadu, India, within Asia. It falls under Ranipet district, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Arcot 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 Tamil Nadu
The latitude and longitude of Arcot pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 173 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Arcot on the map
Arcot 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 Arcot 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. › Arcot exchange rates
To ring a number in Arcot 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 Arcot and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Arcot ranks #98 of 1064 cities in Tamil Nadu. It lies about 106 km East of Chennai, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Tamil Nadu market. › Cities near Arcot
Arcot has a recorded population of approximately 55,955 people. That places it #98 of 1064 cities with population data in Tamil Nadu. Browse more cities in Tamil Nadu for comparison.
Arcot sits within Ranipet district, is part of Tamil Nadu in India. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Arcot keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 05:56 AM and sets around 06:42 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Arcot price in Indian rupee (INR), written with the symbol ₹. Check live rates on our Arcot currency page.
Arcot is about 106 km East of Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu. See cities near Arcot for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Arcot lands you closest to Valvedditturai, Sri Lanka, about 356 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Arcot sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.