
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Tachilek, 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 Tachilek — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Tachilek | |
| District / County | Tachileik District | |
| State | Shan State | |
| Country | Myanmar | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 51,553 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Shan State | #9 of 40 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Burmese Kyat | |
| Code ISO-4217 | MMK | |
| Symbol | Ks | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +95 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .mm | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 402 | |
| In Feet | 1,319 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 20.45 | |
| Longitude | 99.88 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 20.448° N 99.881° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 20° 26' 51" N 99° 52' 51" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 20° 26.85' N 99° 52.85' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Shan State Capital | 298 km West of Taunggyi | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Mae Sai, Thailand (2 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 | 🔥 05:27 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:23 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 55m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Yangon |
Tachilek is a city situated in Shan State, Myanmar, within Asia. It falls under Tachileik District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Tachilek 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
The latitude and longitude of Tachilek pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 402 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Tachilek on the map
Tachilek 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
Payments and pricing in Tachilek 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. › Tachilek exchange rates
To ring a number in Tachilek 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 Tachilek and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Tachilek ranks #9 of 40 cities in Shan State. It lies about 298 km West 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 Tachilek
Tachilek has a recorded population of approximately 51,553 people. That places it #9 of 40 cities with population data in Shan State. Browse more cities in Shan State for comparison.
Tachilek sits within Tachileik District, is part of Shan State in Myanmar. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Tachilek keeps UTC +06:30. Today the sun rises around 05:27 AM and sets around 06:23 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Tachilek price in Burmese kyat (MMK), written with the symbol Ks. Check live rates on our Tachilek currency page.
Tachilek is about 298 km West of Taunggyi, the capital of Shan State. See cities near Tachilek for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Tachilek lands you closest to Mae Sai, Thailand, about 2 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Tachilek sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.