Current Date And Time In Kanchipuram, India
Tuesday, 28 July 2026
15:15:12 IST
State: Tamil Nadu
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 221,715
District: Kancheepuram
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Kanchipuram, 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 Kanchipuram — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Kanchipuram | |
| District / County | Kancheepuram | |
| State | Tamil Nadu | |
| Country | India | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 221,715 | |
| Area | 11.72 km² (4.53 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Tamil Nadu | #25 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 | 85 | |
| In Feet | 279 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 12.84 | |
| Longitude | 79.7 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 12.835° N 79.7° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 50' 7" N 79° 42' 0" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 50.11' N 79° 42' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Tamil Nadu Capital | 69 km East-Northeast of Chennai | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Valvedditturai, Sri Lanka (339 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 | 🔥 05:55 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:40 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 45m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 631501 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Kolkata |
Kanchipuram is a city situated in Tamil Nadu, India, within Asia. It falls under Kancheepuram, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Kanchipuram 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 Kanchipuram pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 85 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Kanchipuram on the map
Kanchipuram 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 Kanchipuram 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. › Kanchipuram exchange rates
To ring a number in Kanchipuram 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 Kanchipuram and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Kanchipuram ranks #25 of 1064 cities in Tamil Nadu. It lies about 69 km East-Northeast 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 Kanchipuram
Kanchipuram has a recorded population of approximately 221,715 people. That places it #25 of 1064 cities with population data in Tamil Nadu. Browse more cities in Tamil Nadu for comparison.
Kanchipuram spans approximately 11.72 square kilometers (4.53 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Kanchipuram sits within Kancheepuram, is part of Tamil Nadu in India. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Kanchipuram keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 05:55 AM and sets around 06:40 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Kanchipuram price in Indian rupee (INR), written with the symbol ₹. Check live rates on our Kanchipuram currency page.
Kanchipuram is about 69 km East-Northeast of Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu. See cities near Kanchipuram for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Kanchipuram lands you closest to Valvedditturai, Sri Lanka, about 339 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Kanchipuram sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
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