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Current Date And Time In Tirunelveli, India

Tuesday, 08 September 2026
05:06:45 IST
State: Tamil Nadu
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 1,435,844
District: Tirunelveli Kattabo

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Tirunelveli, 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 Tirunelveli — 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

Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameTirunelveli
District / CountyTirunelveli Kattabo
StateTamil Nadu
CountryIndia
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population1,435,844
Area189.90 km² (73.32 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Tamil Nadu#5 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
Latitude8.73
Longitude77.68
Decimal Degrees (DD)8.727° N 77.684° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)8° 43' 39" N 77° 41' 2" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)8° 43.65' N 77° 41.03' E
Location Context
Distance to Tamil Nadu Capital562 km North-Northeast of Chennai
Nearest City in Another CountryMannar, Sri Lanka (243 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🌅 06:24 PM
Day Length12h 15m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code627001
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Kolkata

Tirunelveli – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu

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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Tirunelveli

The latitude and longitude of Tirunelveli 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 Tirunelveli on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Tirunelveli

Tirunelveli 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 Tirunelveli

Payments and pricing in Tirunelveli 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. › Tirunelveli exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Tirunelveli

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

📊 Tirunelveli's Standing Within Tamil Nadu

By recorded population, Tirunelveli ranks #5 of 1064 cities in Tamil Nadu. It lies about 562 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 Tirunelveli

📊 How This Tirunelveli Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Tirunelveli

👥 What is the population of Tirunelveli?

Tirunelveli has a recorded population of approximately 1,435,844 people. That places it #5 of 1064 cities with population data in Tamil Nadu. Browse more cities in Tamil Nadu for comparison.

📐 How large is Tirunelveli in square kilometers?

Tirunelveli spans approximately 189.90 square kilometers (73.32 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Tirunelveli in?

Tirunelveli sits within Tirunelveli Kattabo, is part of Tamil Nadu in India. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Tirunelveli in?

Tirunelveli keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 06:09 AM and sets around 06:24 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Tirunelveli?

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

📍 How far is Tirunelveli from the state capital?

Tirunelveli is about 562 km North-Northeast of Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu. See cities near Tirunelveli for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Tirunelveli lands you closest to Mannar, Sri Lanka, about 243 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Tirunelveli sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.