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Current Date And Time In Rajapalayam, India

Monday, 07 September 2026
08:34:25 IST
State: Tamil Nadu
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 130,442
District: Virudhunagar

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Rajapalayam, 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 Rajapalayam — 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

Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameRajapalayam
District / CountyVirudhunagar
StateTamil Nadu
CountryIndia
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population130,442
Area68.00 km² (26.25 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Tamil Nadu#34 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 Meter165
In Feet541
GPS Coordinates
Latitude9.45
Longitude77.55
Decimal Degrees (DD)9.453° N 77.553° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)9° 27' 11" N 77° 33' 12" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)9° 27.18' N 77° 33.2' E
Location Context
Distance to Tamil Nadu Capital502 km Northeast of Chennai
Nearest City in Another CountryMannar, Sri Lanka (260 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🔥 06:09 AM
Sunset🌅 06:26 PM
Day Length12h 17m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code626117
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Kolkata

Rajapalayam – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu

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

The latitude and longitude of Rajapalayam pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 165 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Rajapalayam on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Rajapalayam

Rajapalayam 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 Rajapalayam

Payments and pricing in Rajapalayam 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. › Rajapalayam exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Rajapalayam

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

📊 Rajapalayam's Standing Within Tamil Nadu

By recorded population, Rajapalayam ranks #34 of 1064 cities in Tamil Nadu. It lies about 502 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 Rajapalayam

📊 How This Rajapalayam Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Rajapalayam

👥 What is the population of Rajapalayam?

Rajapalayam has a recorded population of approximately 130,442 people. That places it #34 of 1064 cities with population data in Tamil Nadu. Browse more cities in Tamil Nadu for comparison.

📐 How large is Rajapalayam in square kilometers?

Rajapalayam spans approximately 68.00 square kilometers (26.25 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Rajapalayam in?

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

🕐 What time zone is Rajapalayam in?

Rajapalayam keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 06:09 AM and sets around 06:26 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Rajapalayam?

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

📍 How far is Rajapalayam from the state capital?

Rajapalayam is about 502 km Northeast of Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu. See cities near Rajapalayam for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Rajapalayam lands you closest to Mannar, Sri Lanka, about 260 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Rajapalayam sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.