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Kalaw, Shan State, Myanmar – Myanmar Flag

Current Date And Time In Kalaw, Myanmar

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
16:34:46 MMT
State: Shan State
Currency: Burmese Kyat (MMK)
Timezone: UTC +06:30 (MMT)
Population: 93,032
District: Taunggyi District

🌎 Kalaw, Shan State, Myanmar – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Kalaw, a city in Shan State, Myanmar in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Kalaw — 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

Kalaw, Shan State Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameKalaw
District / CountyTaunggyi District
StateShan State
CountryMyanmar
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population93,032
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Shan State#8 of 40 cities with population data
Currency
NameBurmese Kyat
Code ISO-4217MMK
SymbolKs
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+95
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.mm
Elevation
In Meter1,323
In Feet4,341
GPS Coordinates
Latitude20.63
Longitude96.56
Decimal Degrees (DD)20.635° N 96.565° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)20° 38' 5" N 96° 33' 52" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)20° 38.08' N 96° 33.87' E
Location Context
Distance to Shan State Capital52 km East-Northeast of Taunggyi
Nearest City in Another CountryMae Hong Son, Thailand (209 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+06:30
Daylight Saving Time (DST)No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 05:40 AM
Sunset🌅 06:36 PM
Day Length12h 55m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Yangon

Kalaw – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Kalaw, Shan State

Kalaw is a city situated in Shan State, Myanmar, within Asia. It falls under Taunggyi District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Kalaw 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 Shan State

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Kalaw

The latitude and longitude of Kalaw pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,323 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Kalaw on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Kalaw

Kalaw runs on UTC +06:30. 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 Kalaw

Payments and pricing in Kalaw run on Burmese Kyat (MMK), shown with the symbol Ks. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Kalaw exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Kalaw

To ring a number in Kalaw from outside Myanmar, dial +95 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Kalaw and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Kalaw's Standing Within Shan State

By recorded population, Kalaw ranks #8 of 40 cities in Shan State. It lies about 52 km East-Northeast of Taunggyi, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Shan State market. › Cities near Kalaw

📊 How This Kalaw Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Kalaw 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 Kalaw to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Shan State market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Kalaw. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Kalaw

👥 What is the population of Kalaw?

Kalaw has a recorded population of approximately 93,032 people. That places it #8 of 40 cities with population data in Shan State. Browse more cities in Shan State for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Kalaw in?

Kalaw sits within Taunggyi District, is part of Shan State in Myanmar. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Kalaw in?

Kalaw keeps UTC +06:30. Today the sun rises around 05:40 AM and sets around 06:36 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Kalaw?

Businesses and shops in Kalaw price in Burmese kyat (MMK), written with the symbol Ks. Check live rates on our Kalaw currency page.

📍 How far is Kalaw from the state capital?

Kalaw is about 52 km East-Northeast of Taunggyi, the capital of Shan State. See cities near Kalaw for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Kalaw lands you closest to Mae Hong Son, Thailand, about 209 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Kalaw sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.