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Current Date And Time In Gorakhpur, India

Friday, 14 August 2026
03:12:00 IST
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 674,246
District: Gorakhpur

🌎 Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Gorakhpur, a city in Uttar Pradesh, India in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Gorakhpur — 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

Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameGorakhpur
District / CountyGorakhpur
StateUttar Pradesh
CountryIndia
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population674,246
Area141.00 km² (54.44 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Uttar Pradesh#11 of 504 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 Meter83
In Feet272
GPS Coordinates
Latitude26.77
Longitude83.37
Decimal Degrees (DD)26.766° N 83.369° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)26° 45' 59" N 83° 22' 8" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)26° 45.98' N 83° 22.13' E
Location Context
Distance to Uttar Pradesh Capital243 km West of Lucknow
Nearest City in Another CountrySiddharthanagar, Nepal (82 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🔥 05:26 AM
Sunset🌅 06:36 PM
Day Length13h 9m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Kolkata

Gorakhpur – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh

Gorakhpur is a city situated in Uttar Pradesh, India, within Asia. It falls under Gorakhpur, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Gorakhpur 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 Uttar Pradesh

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Gorakhpur

The latitude and longitude of Gorakhpur pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 83 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Gorakhpur on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur 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 Gorakhpur

Payments and pricing in Gorakhpur 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. › Gorakhpur exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Gorakhpur

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

📊 Gorakhpur's Standing Within Uttar Pradesh

By recorded population, Gorakhpur ranks #11 of 504 cities in Uttar Pradesh. It lies about 243 km West of Lucknow, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Uttar Pradesh market. › Cities near Gorakhpur

📊 How This Gorakhpur Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Gorakhpur 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 Gorakhpur to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Uttar Pradesh market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Gorakhpur. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Gorakhpur

👥 What is the population of Gorakhpur?

Gorakhpur has a recorded population of approximately 674,246 people. That places it #11 of 504 cities with population data in Uttar Pradesh. Browse more cities in Uttar Pradesh for comparison.

📐 How large is Gorakhpur in square kilometers?

Gorakhpur spans approximately 141.00 square kilometers (54.44 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Gorakhpur in?

Gorakhpur sits within Gorakhpur, is part of Uttar Pradesh in India. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Gorakhpur in?

Gorakhpur keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 05:26 AM and sets around 06:36 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Gorakhpur?

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

📍 How far is Gorakhpur from the state capital?

Gorakhpur is about 243 km West of Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh. See cities near Gorakhpur for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Gorakhpur lands you closest to Siddharthanagar, Nepal, about 82 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Gorakhpur sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.