Current Date And Time In Varanasi, India
Friday, 31 July 2026
18:54:34 IST
State: Uttar Pradesh
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 1,164,404
District: Varanasi
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Varanasi, 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 Varanasi — 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
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Varanasi | |
| District / County | Varanasi | |
| State | Uttar Pradesh | |
| Country | India | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 1,164,404 | |
| Area | 82.10 km² (31.70 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Uttar Pradesh | #6 of 504 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Indian Rupee | |
| Code ISO-4217 | INR | |
| Symbol | ₹ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +91 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .in | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 86 | |
| In Feet | 282 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 25.32 | |
| Longitude | 83.01 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 25.317° N 83.01° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 25° 19' 0" N 83° 0' 37" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 25° 19' N 83° 0.62' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Uttar Pradesh Capital | 269 km Northwest of Lucknow | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Makhdumpur Rashid, Pakistan (200 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 | 🔥 05:23 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:45 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 22m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 221456 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Kolkata |
Varanasi is a city situated in Uttar Pradesh, India, within Asia. It falls under Varanasi, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Varanasi 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
The latitude and longitude of Varanasi pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 86 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Varanasi on the map
Varanasi 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
Payments and pricing in Varanasi 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. › Varanasi exchange rates
To ring a number in Varanasi 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 Varanasi and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Varanasi ranks #6 of 504 cities in Uttar Pradesh. It lies about 269 km Northwest 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 Varanasi
Varanasi has a recorded population of approximately 1,164,404 people. That places it #6 of 504 cities with population data in Uttar Pradesh. Browse more cities in Uttar Pradesh for comparison.
Varanasi spans approximately 82.10 square kilometers (31.70 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Varanasi sits within Varanasi, is part of Uttar Pradesh in India. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Varanasi keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 05:23 AM and sets around 06:45 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Varanasi price in Indian rupee (INR), written with the symbol ₹. Check live rates on our Varanasi currency page.
Varanasi is about 269 km Northwest of Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh. See cities near Varanasi for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Varanasi lands you closest to Makhdumpur Rashid, Pakistan, about 200 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Varanasi sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
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