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Palappallam, Tamil Nadu, India – India Flag

Current Date And Time In Palappallam, India

Friday, 14 August 2026
05:09:49 IST
State: Tamil Nadu
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 18,589
District: Kanniyakumari

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Palappallam, 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 Palappallam — 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

Palappallam, Tamil Nadu Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NamePalappallam
District / CountyKanniyakumari
StateTamil Nadu
CountryIndia
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population18,589
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Tamil Nadu#386 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 Meter49
In Feet161
GPS Coordinates
Latitude8.21
Longitude77.25
Decimal Degrees (DD)8.209° N 77.248° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)8° 12' 34" N 77° 14' 51" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)8° 12.57' N 77° 14.86' E
Location Context
Distance to Tamil Nadu Capital636 km North-Northeast of Chennai
Nearest City in Another CountryPuttalam, Sri Lanka (285 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🔥 06:12 AM
Sunset🌅 06:38 PM
Day Length12h 26m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code629159
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Kolkata

Palappallam – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Palappallam, Tamil Nadu

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

The latitude and longitude of Palappallam pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 49 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Palappallam on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Palappallam

Palappallam 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 Palappallam

Payments and pricing in Palappallam 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. › Palappallam exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Palappallam

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

📊 Palappallam's Standing Within Tamil Nadu

By recorded population, Palappallam ranks #386 of 1064 cities in Tamil Nadu. It lies about 636 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 Palappallam

📊 How This Palappallam Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Palappallam 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 Palappallam 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 Palappallam. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Palappallam

👥 What is the population of Palappallam?

Palappallam has a recorded population of approximately 18,589 people. That places it #386 of 1064 cities with population data in Tamil Nadu. Browse more cities in Tamil Nadu for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Palappallam in?

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

🕐 What time zone is Palappallam in?

Palappallam keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 06:12 AM and sets around 06:38 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Palappallam?

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

📍 How far is Palappallam from the state capital?

Palappallam is about 636 km North-Northeast of Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu. See cities near Palappallam for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Palappallam lands you closest to Puttalam, Sri Lanka, about 285 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Palappallam sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.