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Current Date And Time In Darjiling, India

Saturday, 01 August 2026
03:59:21 IST
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 123,797
District: Darjeeling

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Darjiling, 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 Darjiling — 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

Darjiling, West Bengal Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameDarjiling
District / CountyDarjeeling
StateWest Bengal
CountryIndia
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population123,797
Area10.57 km² (4.08 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in West Bengal#43 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 Meter2,127
In Feet6,979
GPS Coordinates
Latitude27.03
Longitude88.27
Decimal Degrees (DD)27.033° N 88.267° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)27° 1' 60" N 88° 16' 0" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)27° 2' N 88° 16' E
Location Context
Distance to West Bengal Capital497 km South of Kolkata
Nearest City in Another CountryIlam, Nepal (36 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🔥 04:59 AM
Sunset🌅 06:26 PM
Day Length13h 26m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code734101
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Kolkata

Darjiling – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Darjiling, West Bengal

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

The latitude and longitude of Darjiling pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 2,127 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Darjiling on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Darjiling

Darjiling 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 Darjiling

Payments and pricing in Darjiling 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. › Darjiling exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Darjiling

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

📊 Darjiling's Standing Within West Bengal

By recorded population, Darjiling ranks #43 of 183 cities in West Bengal. It lies about 497 km South 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 Darjiling

📊 How This Darjiling Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Darjiling

👥 What is the population of Darjiling?

Darjiling has a recorded population of approximately 123,797 people. That places it #43 of 183 cities with population data in West Bengal. Browse more cities in West Bengal for comparison.

📐 How large is Darjiling in square kilometers?

Darjiling spans approximately 10.57 square kilometers (4.08 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Darjiling in?

Darjiling sits within Darjeeling, is part of West Bengal in India. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Darjiling in?

Darjiling keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 04:59 AM and sets around 06:26 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Darjiling?

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

📍 How far is Darjiling from the state capital?

Darjiling is about 497 km South of Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal. See cities near Darjiling for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Darjiling lands you closest to Ilam, Nepal, about 36 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Darjiling sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.