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Current Date And Time In Contai, India

Thursday, 13 August 2026
06:04:14 IST
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 88,702
District: Purba Medinipur

🌎 Contai, West Bengal, India – Profile & Geographic Data


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

Contai, West Bengal Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameContai
District / CountyPurba Medinipur
StateWest Bengal
CountryIndia
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population88,702
Area17.25 km² (6.66 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in West Bengal#55 of 183 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 Meter12
In Feet39
GPS Coordinates
Latitude21.78
Longitude87.75
Decimal Degrees (DD)21.78° N 87.749° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)21° 46' 47" N 87° 44' 56" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)21° 46.79' N 87° 44.94' E
Location Context
Distance to West Bengal Capital108 km Northeast of Kolkata
Nearest City in Another CountrySatkhira, Bangladesh (171 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🔥 05:15 AM
Sunset🌅 06:12 PM
Day Length12h 57m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code721401
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Kolkata

Contai – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Contai, West Bengal

Contai is a city situated in West Bengal, India, within Asia. It falls under Purba Medinipur, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Contai 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 West Bengal

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Contai

The latitude and longitude of Contai pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 12 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Contai on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Contai

Contai 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 Contai

Payments and pricing in Contai 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. › Contai exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Contai

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

📊 Contai's Standing Within West Bengal

By recorded population, Contai ranks #55 of 183 cities in West Bengal. It lies about 108 km Northeast of Kolkata, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the West Bengal market. › Cities near Contai

📊 How This Contai Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Contai

👥 What is the population of Contai?

Contai has a recorded population of approximately 88,702 people. That places it #55 of 183 cities with population data in West Bengal. Browse more cities in West Bengal for comparison.

📐 How large is Contai in square kilometers?

Contai spans approximately 17.25 square kilometers (6.66 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Contai in?

Contai sits within Purba Medinipur, is part of West Bengal in India. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Contai in?

Contai keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 05:15 AM and sets around 06:12 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Contai?

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

📍 How far is Contai from the state capital?

Contai is about 108 km Northeast of Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal. See cities near Contai for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Contai lands you closest to Satkhira, Bangladesh, about 171 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Contai sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.