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Current Date And Time In Shantipur, India

Thursday, 13 August 2026
01:58:51 IST
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 149,983
District: Nadia

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Shantipur, 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 Shantipur — 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

Shantipur, West Bengal Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameShantipur
District / CountyNadia
StateWest Bengal
CountryIndia
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population149,983
Area25.88 km² (9.99 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in West Bengal#32 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 Meter15
In Feet49
GPS Coordinates
Latitude23.25
Longitude88.43
Decimal Degrees (DD)23.247° N 88.433° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)23° 14' 50" N 88° 25' 59" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)23° 14.83' N 88° 25.98' E
Location Context
Distance to West Bengal Capital76 km South of Kolkata
Nearest City in Another CountrySamonta Bazar, Bangladesh (36 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🔥 05:10 AM
Sunset🌅 06:11 PM
Day Length13h 1m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code741404
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Kolkata

Shantipur – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Shantipur, West Bengal

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

The latitude and longitude of Shantipur pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 15 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Shantipur on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Shantipur

Shantipur 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 Shantipur

Payments and pricing in Shantipur 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. › Shantipur exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Shantipur

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

📊 Shantipur's Standing Within West Bengal

By recorded population, Shantipur ranks #32 of 183 cities in West Bengal. It lies about 76 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 Shantipur

📊 How This Shantipur Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Shantipur

👥 What is the population of Shantipur?

Shantipur has a recorded population of approximately 149,983 people. That places it #32 of 183 cities with population data in West Bengal. Browse more cities in West Bengal for comparison.

📐 How large is Shantipur in square kilometers?

Shantipur spans approximately 25.88 square kilometers (9.99 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Shantipur in?

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

🕐 What time zone is Shantipur in?

Shantipur keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 05:10 AM and sets around 06:11 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Shantipur?

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

📍 How far is Shantipur from the state capital?

Shantipur is about 76 km South of Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal. See cities near Shantipur for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Shantipur lands you closest to Samonta Bazar, Bangladesh, about 36 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Shantipur sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.