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Current Date And Time In Ranikhet, India

Tuesday, 11 August 2026
09:14:00 IST
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 19,873
District: Almora

🌎 Ranikhet, Uttarakhand, India – Profile & Geographic Data


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

Ranikhet, Uttarakhand Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameRanikhet
District / CountyAlmora
StateUttarakhand
CountryIndia
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population19,873
Area21.75 km² (8.40 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Uttarakhand#24 of 56 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 Meter1,804
In Feet5,919
GPS Coordinates
Latitude29.64
Longitude79.43
Decimal Degrees (DD)29.641° N 79.432° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)29° 38' 27" N 79° 25' 56" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)29° 38.45' N 79° 25.94' E
Location Context
Distance to Uttarakhand Capital155 km West-Northwest of Dehradun
Nearest City in Another CountryBhimdatta, Nepal (104 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🔥 05:36 AM
Sunset🌅 06:58 PM
Day Length13h 21m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code263645
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Kolkata

Ranikhet – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Ranikhet, Uttarakhand

Ranikhet is a city situated in Uttarakhand, India, within Asia. It falls under Almora, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Ranikhet 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 Uttarakhand

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Ranikhet

The latitude and longitude of Ranikhet pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,804 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Ranikhet on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Ranikhet

Ranikhet 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 Ranikhet

Payments and pricing in Ranikhet 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. › Ranikhet exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Ranikhet

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

📊 Ranikhet's Standing Within Uttarakhand

By recorded population, Ranikhet ranks #24 of 56 cities in Uttarakhand. It lies about 155 km West-Northwest of Dehradun, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Uttarakhand market. › Cities near Ranikhet

📊 How This Ranikhet Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Ranikhet

👥 What is the population of Ranikhet?

Ranikhet has a recorded population of approximately 19,873 people. That places it #24 of 56 cities with population data in Uttarakhand. Browse more cities in Uttarakhand for comparison.

📐 How large is Ranikhet in square kilometers?

Ranikhet spans approximately 21.75 square kilometers (8.40 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Ranikhet in?

Ranikhet sits within Almora, is part of Uttarakhand in India. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Ranikhet in?

Ranikhet keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 05:36 AM and sets around 06:58 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Ranikhet?

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

📍 How far is Ranikhet from the state capital?

Ranikhet is about 155 km West-Northwest of Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand. See cities near Ranikhet for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Ranikhet lands you closest to Bhimdatta, Nepal, about 104 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Ranikhet sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.