Current Date And Time In Kharagpur, India
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
21:58:10 IST
State: West Bengal
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 219,665
District: Paschim Medinipur
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Kharagpur, 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 Kharagpur — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Kharagpur | |
| District / County | Paschim Medinipur | |
| State | West Bengal | |
| Country | India | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 219,665 | |
| Area | 321.00 km² (123.94 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in West Bengal | #20 of 183 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 | 42 | |
| In Feet | 138 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 22.34 | |
| Longitude | 87.33 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 22.34° N 87.325° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 22° 20' 23" N 87° 19' 30" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 22° 20.38' N 87° 19.5' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to West Bengal Capital | 110 km East-Northeast of Kolkata | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Samonta Bazar, Bangladesh (180 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 | 🌅 06:15 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 0m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 721301 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Kolkata |
Kharagpur is a city situated in West Bengal, India, within Asia. It falls under Paschim Medinipur, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Kharagpur 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
The latitude and longitude of Kharagpur pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 42 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Kharagpur on the map
Kharagpur 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 Kharagpur 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. › Kharagpur exchange rates
To ring a number in Kharagpur 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 Kharagpur and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Kharagpur ranks #20 of 183 cities in West Bengal. It lies about 110 km East-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 Kharagpur
Kharagpur has a recorded population of approximately 219,665 people. That places it #20 of 183 cities with population data in West Bengal. Browse more cities in West Bengal for comparison.
Kharagpur spans approximately 321.00 square kilometers (123.94 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Kharagpur sits within Paschim Medinipur, is part of West Bengal in India. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Kharagpur keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 05:15 AM and sets around 06:15 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Kharagpur price in Indian rupee (INR), written with the symbol ₹. Check live rates on our Kharagpur currency page.
Kharagpur is about 110 km East-Northeast of Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal. See cities near Kharagpur for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Kharagpur lands you closest to Samonta Bazar, Bangladesh, about 180 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Kharagpur sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
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