Current Date And Time In Karaikkudi, India
Monday, 07 September 2026
10:15:02 IST
State: Tamil Nadu
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 181,851
District: Sivaganga
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Karaikkudi, 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 Karaikkudi — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Karaikkudi | |
| District / County | Sivaganga | |
| State | Tamil Nadu | |
| Country | India | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 181,851 | |
| Area | 13.75 km² (5.31 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Tamil Nadu | #27 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 | 10.07 | |
| Longitude | 78.77 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 10.066° N 78.768° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 10° 3' 58" N 78° 46' 4" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 10° 3.97' N 78° 46.07' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Tamil Nadu Capital | 374 km North-Northeast of Chennai | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Jaffna, Sri Lanka (143 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 | 🔥 06:04 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:21 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 17m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 630001 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Kolkata |
Karaikkudi is a city situated in Tamil Nadu, India, within Asia. It falls under Sivaganga, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Karaikkudi 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 Karaikkudi 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 Karaikkudi on the map
Karaikkudi 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 Karaikkudi 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. › Karaikkudi exchange rates
To ring a number in Karaikkudi 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 Karaikkudi and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Karaikkudi ranks #27 of 1064 cities in Tamil Nadu. It lies about 374 km North-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 Karaikkudi
Karaikkudi has a recorded population of approximately 181,851 people. That places it #27 of 1064 cities with population data in Tamil Nadu. Browse more cities in Tamil Nadu for comparison.
Karaikkudi spans approximately 13.75 square kilometers (5.31 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Karaikkudi sits within Sivaganga, is part of Tamil Nadu in India. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Karaikkudi keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 06:04 AM and sets around 06:21 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Karaikkudi price in Indian rupee (INR), written with the symbol ₹. Check live rates on our Karaikkudi currency page.
Karaikkudi is about 374 km North-Northeast of Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu. See cities near Karaikkudi for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Karaikkudi lands you closest to Jaffna, Sri Lanka, about 143 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Karaikkudi sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
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