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Current Date And Time In Maheshtala, India

Friday, 31 July 2026
09:25:34 IST
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 448,317
District: South 24 Parganas

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Maheshtala, 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 Maheshtala — 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

Maheshtala, West Bengal Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameMaheshtala
District / CountySouth 24 Parganas
StateWest Bengal
CountryIndia
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population448,317
Area44.18 km² (17.06 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in West Bengal#7 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 Meter9
In Feet30
GPS Coordinates
Latitude22.51
Longitude88.25
Decimal Degrees (DD)22.509° N 88.253° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)22° 30' 31" N 88° 15' 12" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)22° 30.52' N 88° 15.19' E
Location Context
Distance to West Bengal Capital13 km East-Northeast of Kolkata
Nearest City in Another CountrySatkhira, Bangladesh (87 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🔥 05:06 AM
Sunset🌅 06:19 PM
Day Length13h 12m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code700141
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Kolkata

Maheshtala – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Maheshtala, West Bengal

Maheshtala is a city situated in West Bengal, India, within Asia. It falls under South 24 Parganas, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Maheshtala 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 Maheshtala

The latitude and longitude of Maheshtala pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 9 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Maheshtala on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Maheshtala

Maheshtala 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 Maheshtala

Payments and pricing in Maheshtala 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. › Maheshtala exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Maheshtala

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

📊 Maheshtala's Standing Within West Bengal

By recorded population, Maheshtala ranks #7 of 183 cities in West Bengal. It lies about 13 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 Maheshtala

📊 How This Maheshtala Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Maheshtala

👥 What is the population of Maheshtala?

Maheshtala has a recorded population of approximately 448,317 people. That places it #7 of 183 cities with population data in West Bengal. Browse more cities in West Bengal for comparison.

📐 How large is Maheshtala in square kilometers?

Maheshtala spans approximately 44.18 square kilometers (17.06 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Maheshtala in?

Maheshtala sits within South 24 Parganas, is part of West Bengal in India. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Maheshtala in?

Maheshtala keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 05:06 AM and sets around 06:19 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Maheshtala?

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

📍 How far is Maheshtala from the state capital?

Maheshtala is about 13 km East-Northeast of Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal. See cities near Maheshtala for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Maheshtala lands you closest to Satkhira, Bangladesh, about 87 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Maheshtala sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.