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Current Date And Time In Guriahati, India

Saturday, 25 July 2026
23:06:39 IST
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)

✈️ Guriahati, West Bengal, India - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Guriahati, West Bengal, India using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Guriahati.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Guriahati with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Guriahati — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in India, which includes Guriahati, follow Left-hand traffic — check road rules for India before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers India's time zone +05:30, country calling code +91 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .IN. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Guriahati.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side⬅️ Left side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+05:30
📞 Country Calling Code+91
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.IN

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for India — police 100, ambulance 108, fire brigade 101, general emergency 112. Store these in your phone before you reach Guriahati. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Guriahati.

🚔
Police
100
🚑
Ambulance
108
🚒
Fire
101
📞
General
112

📊 India At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for India — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.633
Medium
👤
Life Expectancy
72.2
years
📚
Literacy Rate
78.2%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$2,695
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
4.2%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full India development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Guriahati for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Guriahati
Regional Airport
Hashimara Air Force Station
Jalpaiguri, IN
45
km away
Nearest to Kolkata (Capital)
International Airport • CCU
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
Kolkata, IN
13
km from Kolkata

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Guriahati's exact coordinates, or Kolkata's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Guriahati From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Guriahati to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Singapore (Singapore)3,171 km1,970 mi~ 4h 29m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)3,417 km2,123 mi~ 4h 46m
Tokyo (Japan)4,843 km3,009 mi~ 6h 27m
Paris (France)7,638 km4,746 mi~ 9h 44m
London (United Kingdom)7,724 km4,800 mi~ 9h 50m
Sydney (Australia)9,334 km5,800 mi~ 11h 44m
Auckland (New Zealand)11,335 km7,043 mi~ 14h 05m
Toronto (Canada)12,153 km7,552 mi~ 15h 03m
New York (United States)12,370 km7,686 mi~ 15h 18m
Los Angeles (United States)12,695 km7,888 mi~ 15h 41m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Guriahati, India is set to Indian Standard Time (IST) with a current offset of UTC +05:30. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Guriahati requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneIndian Standard Time (IST)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +05:30
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time11:06 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

💱 Money In Guriahati — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Guriahati is the Indian rupee (INR), written as . The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
₹ 96.40
INR
€ 1 Euro
₹ 109.67
INR
£ 1 British Pound
₹ 128.40
INR
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
₹ 67.29
INR
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
₹ 68.36
INR

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Guriahati

Knowing which languages are used in Guriahati helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
HindiEnglish

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Guriahati. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Khari Mala Khagrabari (West Bengal, India)1 mi2 kmNNE
⬆️
Koch Bihar (West Bengal, India)2 mi3 kmNW
⬆️
Khagrabari (West Bengal, India)3 mi6 kmNNW
⬆️
Dinhata (West Bengal, India)12 mi19 kmSouth (S)
⬆️
Tufanganj (West Bengal, India)12 mi20 kmEast (E)
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Guriahati

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Guriahati is the Taj Mahal (India), about 1,138 km away. Straight-line distances from Guriahati to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Taj MahalAgra, India1,138 km707 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China2,902 km1,803 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan5,258 km3,267 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy7,060 km4,387 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico14,786 km9,187 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil15,244 km9,472 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru17,637 km10,959 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Guriahati shares the same national travel standards as the rest of West Bengal and India. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ West Bengal Travel GuideView travel standards for all of West Bengal, including major hub cities.
✈️ India Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for India.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Guriahati, India runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type D/M socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Guriahati and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Guriahati.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
DType D: Three round pins in triangle
MType M: Three large round pins in triangle
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🧭 Guriahati's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Guriahati

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Guriahati. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Guriahati — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Guriahati

Guriahati keeps Left-hand traffic, same as the rest of India. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Guriahati

The closest airport to Guriahati is Hashimara Air Force Station, about 45 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Guriahati From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Guriahati needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Guriahati gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Guriahati

Guriahati rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Guriahati — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Guriahati

ℹ️ Guriahati OverviewSee the full profile of Guriahati — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Guriahati MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Guriahati for distance and direction.
💰 Guriahati CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Guriahati

What side of the road do people drive on in Guriahati?

Guriahati, like the rest of India, drives on the Left. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Guriahati use?

Guriahati runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type D/M sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Guriahati?

In Guriahati, reach police on 100, ambulance on 108, fire brigade on 101, a general emergency line on 112. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Guriahati?

Hashimara Air Force Station is the nearest airport to Guriahati, about 45 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Guriahati in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Guriahati runs on Indian Standard Time (UTC +05:30). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Guriahati?

Guriahati shares the official and regional languages of West Bengal and India — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Guriahati?

No — Guriahati uses the Indian rupee (INR), symbol . Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Guriahati currency page for live rates.