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Periyakulam, Tamil Nadu, India – India Flag

Current Date And Time In Periyakulam, India

Tuesday, 04 August 2026
15:28:26 IST
State: Tamil Nadu
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 42,976
District: Theni

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Periyakulam, 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 Periyakulam — 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

Periyakulam, Tamil Nadu Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NamePeriyakulam
District / CountyTheni
StateTamil Nadu
CountryIndia
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population42,976
Area2.11 km² (0.81 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Tamil Nadu#134 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 Meter281
In Feet922
GPS Coordinates
Latitude10.12
Longitude77.54
Decimal Degrees (DD)10.123° N 77.544° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)10° 7' 22" N 77° 32' 37" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)10° 7.36' N 77° 32.62' E
Location Context
Distance to Tamil Nadu Capital444 km Northeast of Chennai
Nearest City in Another CountryJaffna, Sri Lanka (275 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 34m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code625601
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Kolkata

Periyakulam – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Periyakulam, Tamil Nadu

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

The latitude and longitude of Periyakulam pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 281 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Periyakulam on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Periyakulam

Periyakulam 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 Periyakulam

Payments and pricing in Periyakulam 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. › Periyakulam exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Periyakulam

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

📊 Periyakulam's Standing Within Tamil Nadu

By recorded population, Periyakulam ranks #134 of 1064 cities in Tamil Nadu. It lies about 444 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 Periyakulam

📊 How This Periyakulam Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Periyakulam

👥 What is the population of Periyakulam?

Periyakulam has a recorded population of approximately 42,976 people. That places it #134 of 1064 cities with population data in Tamil Nadu. Browse more cities in Tamil Nadu for comparison.

📐 How large is Periyakulam in square kilometers?

Periyakulam spans approximately 2.11 square kilometers (0.81 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Periyakulam in?

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

🕐 What time zone is Periyakulam in?

Periyakulam 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 Periyakulam?

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

📍 How far is Periyakulam from the state capital?

Periyakulam is about 444 km Northeast of Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu. See cities near Periyakulam for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Periyakulam lands you closest to Jaffna, Sri Lanka, about 275 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Periyakulam sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.