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Current Date And Time In Kodaikanal, India

Tuesday, 04 August 2026
15:30:50 IST
State: Tamil Nadu
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 36,501
District: Dindigul

🌎 Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Kodaikanal, 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 Kodaikanal — 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

Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameKodaikanal
District / CountyDindigul
StateTamil Nadu
CountryIndia
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population36,501
Area21.45 km² (8.28 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Tamil Nadu#166 of 1064 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 Meter2,098
In Feet6,884
GPS Coordinates
Latitude10.24
Longitude77.49
Decimal Degrees (DD)10.239° N 77.489° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)10° 14' 21" N 77° 29' 22" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)10° 14.36' N 77° 29.36' E
Location Context
Distance to Tamil Nadu Capital439 km Northeast of Chennai
Nearest City in Another CountryJaffna, Sri Lanka (283 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🔥 06:08 AM
Sunset🌅 06:43 PM
Day Length12h 35m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code624101
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Kolkata
Founded / Incorporated1845-01-01

Kodaikanal – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu

Kodaikanal is a city situated in Tamil Nadu, India, within Asia. It falls under Dindigul, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Kodaikanal 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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Kodaikanal

The latitude and longitude of Kodaikanal pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 2,098 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Kodaikanal on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Kodaikanal

Kodaikanal 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 Kodaikanal

Payments and pricing in Kodaikanal 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. › Kodaikanal exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Kodaikanal

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

📊 Kodaikanal's Standing Within Tamil Nadu

By recorded population, Kodaikanal ranks #166 of 1064 cities in Tamil Nadu. It lies about 439 km 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 Kodaikanal

📊 How This Kodaikanal Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Kodaikanal

👥 What is the population of Kodaikanal?

Kodaikanal has a recorded population of approximately 36,501 people. That places it #166 of 1064 cities with population data in Tamil Nadu. Browse more cities in Tamil Nadu for comparison.

📐 How large is Kodaikanal in square kilometers?

Kodaikanal spans approximately 21.45 square kilometers (8.28 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Kodaikanal in?

Kodaikanal sits within Dindigul, is part of Tamil Nadu in India. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Kodaikanal in?

Kodaikanal keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 06:08 AM and sets around 06:43 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Kodaikanal?

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

📍 How far is Kodaikanal from the state capital?

Kodaikanal is about 439 km Northeast of Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu. See cities near Kodaikanal for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Kodaikanal lands you closest to Jaffna, Sri Lanka, about 283 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Kodaikanal sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.