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Current Date And Time In Ranaghat, India

Tuesday, 28 July 2026
20:58:16 IST
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 70,984
District: Nadia

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Ranaghat, 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 Ranaghat — 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

Ranaghat, West Bengal Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameRanaghat
District / CountyNadia
StateWest Bengal
CountryIndia
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population70,984
Area16.83 km² (6.50 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in West Bengal#63 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
Latitude23.18
Longitude88.57
Decimal Degrees (DD)23.176° N 88.567° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)23° 10' 34" N 88° 34' 0" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)23° 10.57' N 88° 34' E
Location Context
Distance to West Bengal Capital71 km South-Southwest of Kolkata
Nearest City in Another CountrySamonta Bazar, Bangladesh (24 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🔥 05:03 AM
Sunset🌅 06:21 PM
Day Length13h 17m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code741201
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Kolkata

Ranaghat – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Ranaghat, West Bengal

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

The latitude and longitude of Ranaghat 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 Ranaghat on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Ranaghat

Ranaghat 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 Ranaghat

Payments and pricing in Ranaghat 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. › Ranaghat exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Ranaghat

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

📊 Ranaghat's Standing Within West Bengal

By recorded population, Ranaghat ranks #63 of 183 cities in West Bengal. It lies about 71 km South-Southwest 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 Ranaghat

📊 How This Ranaghat Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Ranaghat

👥 What is the population of Ranaghat?

Ranaghat has a recorded population of approximately 70,984 people. That places it #63 of 183 cities with population data in West Bengal. Browse more cities in West Bengal for comparison.

📐 How large is Ranaghat in square kilometers?

Ranaghat spans approximately 16.83 square kilometers (6.50 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Ranaghat in?

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

🕐 What time zone is Ranaghat in?

Ranaghat keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 05:03 AM and sets around 06:21 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Ranaghat?

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

📍 How far is Ranaghat from the state capital?

Ranaghat is about 71 km South-Southwest of Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal. See cities near Ranaghat for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Ranaghat lands you closest to Samonta Bazar, Bangladesh, about 24 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Ranaghat sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.