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Current Date And Time In Thenkasi, India

Sunday, 16 August 2026
00:26:44 IST
State: Tamil Nadu
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 70,545
District: Tenkasi district

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Thenkasi, 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 Thenkasi — 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

Thenkasi, Tamil Nadu Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameThenkasi
District / CountyTenkasi district
StateTamil Nadu
CountryIndia
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population70,545
Area26.13 km² (10.09 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Tamil Nadu#71 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 Meter170
In Feet558
GPS Coordinates
Latitude8.96
Longitude77.32
Decimal Degrees (DD)8.96° N 77.315° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)8° 57' 36" N 77° 18' 55" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)8° 57.6' N 77° 18.92' E
Location Context
Distance to Tamil Nadu Capital561 km Northeast of Chennai
Nearest City in Another CountryMannar, Sri Lanka (282 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🔥 06:11 AM
Sunset🌅 06:38 PM
Day Length12h 26m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code627811
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Kolkata

Thenkasi – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Thenkasi, Tamil Nadu

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

The latitude and longitude of Thenkasi pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 170 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Thenkasi on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Thenkasi

Thenkasi 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 Thenkasi

Payments and pricing in Thenkasi 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. › Thenkasi exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Thenkasi

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

📊 Thenkasi's Standing Within Tamil Nadu

By recorded population, Thenkasi ranks #71 of 1064 cities in Tamil Nadu. It lies about 561 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 Thenkasi

📊 How This Thenkasi Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Thenkasi

👥 What is the population of Thenkasi?

Thenkasi has a recorded population of approximately 70,545 people. That places it #71 of 1064 cities with population data in Tamil Nadu. Browse more cities in Tamil Nadu for comparison.

📐 How large is Thenkasi in square kilometers?

Thenkasi spans approximately 26.13 square kilometers (10.09 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Thenkasi in?

Thenkasi sits within Tenkasi district, is part of Tamil Nadu in India. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Thenkasi in?

Thenkasi keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 06:11 AM and sets around 06:38 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Thenkasi?

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

📍 How far is Thenkasi from the state capital?

Thenkasi is about 561 km Northeast of Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu. See cities near Thenkasi for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Thenkasi lands you closest to Mannar, Sri Lanka, about 282 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Thenkasi sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.