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Current Date And Time In Kurseong, India

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
22:48:18 IST
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 46,427
District: Darjeeling

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Kurseong, 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 Kurseong — 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

Kurseong, West Bengal Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameKurseong
District / CountyDarjeeling
StateWest Bengal
CountryIndia
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population46,427
Area5.05 km² (1.95 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in West Bengal#82 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 Meter1,501
In Feet4,925
GPS Coordinates
Latitude26.88
Longitude88.28
Decimal Degrees (DD)26.883° N 88.277° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)26° 52' 57" N 88° 16' 38" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)26° 52.95' N 88° 16.64' E
Location Context
Distance to West Bengal Capital480 km South of Kolkata
Nearest City in Another CountryIlam, Nepal (35 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🔥 05:05 AM
Sunset🌅 06:18 PM
Day Length13h 12m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code734203
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Kolkata

Kurseong – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Kurseong, West Bengal

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

The latitude and longitude of Kurseong pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,501 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Kurseong on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Kurseong

Kurseong 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 Kurseong

Payments and pricing in Kurseong 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. › Kurseong exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Kurseong

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

📊 Kurseong's Standing Within West Bengal

By recorded population, Kurseong ranks #82 of 183 cities in West Bengal. It lies about 480 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 Kurseong

📊 How This Kurseong Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Kurseong

👥 What is the population of Kurseong?

Kurseong has a recorded population of approximately 46,427 people. That places it #82 of 183 cities with population data in West Bengal. Browse more cities in West Bengal for comparison.

📐 How large is Kurseong in square kilometers?

Kurseong spans approximately 5.05 square kilometers (1.95 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Kurseong in?

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

🕐 What time zone is Kurseong in?

Kurseong keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 05:05 AM and sets around 06:18 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Kurseong?

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

📍 How far is Kurseong from the state capital?

Kurseong is about 480 km South of Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal. See cities near Kurseong for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Kurseong lands you closest to Ilam, Nepal, about 35 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Kurseong sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.