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Current Date And Time In Kharar, India

Friday, 14 August 2026
17:52:13 IST
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 12,049
District: Paschim Medinipur

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Kharar, 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 Kharar — 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

Kharar, West Bengal Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameKharar
District / CountyPaschim Medinipur
StateWest Bengal
CountryIndia
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population12,049
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in West Bengal#148 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 Meter17
In Feet56
GPS Coordinates
Latitude22.72
Longitude87.68
Decimal Degrees (DD)22.722° N 87.678° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)22° 43' 20" N 87° 40' 42" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)22° 43.33' N 87° 40.69' E
Location Context
Distance to West Bengal Capital72 km East-Southeast of Kolkata
Nearest City in Another CountrySamonta Bazar, Bangladesh (127 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🔥 05:14 AM
Sunset🌅 06:13 PM
Day Length12h 59m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code721222
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Kolkata

Kharar – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Kharar, West Bengal

Kharar 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 Kharar 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 Kharar

The latitude and longitude of Kharar pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 17 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Kharar on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Kharar

Kharar 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 Kharar

Payments and pricing in Kharar 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. › Kharar exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Kharar

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

📊 Kharar's Standing Within West Bengal

By recorded population, Kharar ranks #148 of 183 cities in West Bengal. It lies about 72 km East-Southeast 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 Kharar

📊 How This Kharar Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Kharar

👥 What is the population of Kharar?

Kharar has a recorded population of approximately 12,049 people. That places it #148 of 183 cities with population data in West Bengal. Browse more cities in West Bengal for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Kharar in?

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

🕐 What time zone is Kharar in?

Kharar keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 05:14 AM and sets around 06:13 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Kharar?

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

📍 How far is Kharar from the state capital?

Kharar is about 72 km East-Southeast of Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal. See cities near Kharar for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Kharar lands you closest to Samonta Bazar, Bangladesh, about 127 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Kharar sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.