
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Madurai, 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 Madurai — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Madurai | |
| District / County | Madurai | |
| State | Tamil Nadu | |
| Country | India | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 1,465,625 | |
| Area | 147.97 km² (57.13 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Tamil Nadu | #4 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 | 139 | |
| In Feet | 456 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 9.92 | |
| Longitude | 78.12 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 9.919° N 78.12° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 9° 55' 8" N 78° 7' 10" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 9° 55.14' N 78° 7.17' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Tamil Nadu Capital | 424 km North-Northeast of Chennai | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Jaffna, Sri Lanka (209 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 | 🔥 06:06 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:23 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 16m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 625001 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Kolkata |
Madurai is a city situated in Tamil Nadu, India, within Asia. It falls under Madurai, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Madurai as a District Headquarters. 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 Madurai pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 139 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Madurai on the map
Madurai 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 Madurai 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. › Madurai exchange rates
To ring a number in Madurai 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 Madurai and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Madurai ranks #4 of 1064 cities in Tamil Nadu. It lies about 424 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 Madurai
Madurai has a recorded population of approximately 1,465,625 people. That places it #4 of 1064 cities with population data in Tamil Nadu. Browse more cities in Tamil Nadu for comparison.
Madurai spans approximately 147.97 square kilometers (57.13 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Madurai sits within Madurai, is part of Tamil Nadu in India. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Madurai keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 06:06 AM and sets around 06:23 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Madurai price in Indian rupee (INR), written with the symbol ₹. Check live rates on our Madurai currency page.
Madurai is about 424 km North-Northeast of Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu. See cities near Madurai for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Madurai lands you closest to Jaffna, Sri Lanka, about 209 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Madurai sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.