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Current Date And Time In Katoya, India

Saturday, 25 July 2026
21:34:06 IST
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 78,408
District: Purba Bardhaman

✈️ Katoya, West Bengal, India - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Katoya, 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 Katoya.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Katoya 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 Katoya — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in India, which includes Katoya, 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 Katoya.

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 Katoya. 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 Katoya.

🚔
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 Katoya for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Katoya
Regional Airport
Panagarh Air Force Station
74
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 — Katoya's exact coordinates, or Kolkata's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Katoya From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Katoya 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)3,000 km1,864 mi~ 4h 17m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)3,323 km2,065 mi~ 4h 40m
Tokyo (Japan)5,095 km3,166 mi~ 6h 45m
Paris (France)7,754 km4,818 mi~ 9h 52m
London (United Kingdom)7,857 km4,882 mi~ 10h
Sydney (Australia)9,236 km5,739 mi~ 11h 37m
Auckland (New Zealand)11,274 km7,005 mi~ 14h 01m
Toronto (Canada)12,424 km7,720 mi~ 15h 22m
New York (United States)12,624 km7,844 mi~ 15h 36m
Los Angeles (United States)13,020 km8,090 mi~ 16h 04m

✈ 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 Katoya, 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 Katoya 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 Time9:34 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Katoya to Major World Cities

It is currently 9:34 PM on Saturday in Katoya. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Katoya right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Katoya
New York (United States)Sat, 12:04 PM9h 30m behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 9:04 AM12h 30m behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 12:04 PM9h 30m behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 5:04 PM4h 30m behind
Paris (France)Sat, 6:04 PM3h 30m behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 8:04 PM1h 30m behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 12:04 AM2h 30m ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 1:04 AM3h 30m ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 2:04 AM4h 30m ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 4:04 AM6h 30m ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Katoya — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Katoya 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 Katoya

Knowing which languages are used in Katoya 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 Katoya. 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
Panuhat (West Bengal, India)1 mi2 kmSouth (S)
⬆️
Dainhat (West Bengal, India)4 mi6 kmSE
⬆️
Jagadanandapur (West Bengal, India)5 mi9 kmSSE
⬆️
Patuli (West Bengal, India)11 mi17 kmSE
⬆️
Muragacha (West Bengal, India)18 mi29 kmESE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Katoya

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Katoya is the Taj Mahal (India), about 1,086 km away. Straight-line distances from Katoya 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, India1,086 km675 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China3,197 km1,986 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan5,228 km3,248 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy7,127 km4,428 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil15,070 km9,364 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico15,073 km9,366 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru17,671 km10,980 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

Katoya 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 Katoya, 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 Katoya and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Katoya.

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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🧭 Katoya's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Katoya

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Katoya. 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 Katoya — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Katoya

Katoya 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 Katoya

The closest airport to Katoya is Panagarh Air Force Station, about 74 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 Katoya From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Katoya 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 Katoya gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Katoya

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

🔎 Explore More About Katoya

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Katoya

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

Katoya, 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 Katoya use?

Katoya 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 Katoya?

In Katoya, 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 Katoya?

Panagarh Air Force Station is the nearest airport to Katoya, about 74 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Katoya 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 Katoya?

Katoya 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 Katoya?

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