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Current Date And Time In Malda, India

Monday, 27 July 2026
03:18:54 IST
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 170,039
District: Malda District

✈️ Malda, West Bengal, India - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Malda, 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 Malda.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in India, which includes Malda, 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 Malda.

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 Malda. 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 Malda.

🚔
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 Malda for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Malda
Regional Airport • RJH
Shah Makhdum Airport
Rajshahi, BD
79
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 — Malda's exact coordinates, or Kolkata's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Malda From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Malda 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)3,122 km1,940 mi~ 4h 25m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)3,302 km2,052 mi~ 4h 38m
Tokyo (Japan)5,025 km3,122 mi~ 6h 40m
Paris (France)7,647 km4,752 mi~ 9h 45m
London (United Kingdom)7,744 km4,812 mi~ 9h 52m
Sydney (Australia)9,335 km5,801 mi~ 11h 44m
Auckland (New Zealand)11,360 km7,059 mi~ 14h 07m
Toronto (Canada)12,275 km7,627 mi~ 15h 11m
New York (United States)12,478 km7,754 mi~ 15h 26m
Los Angeles (United States)12,881 km8,004 mi~ 15h 54m

✈ 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 Malda, 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 Malda 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 Time3:18 AM on Monday, July 27, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Malda to Major World Cities

It is currently 3:18 AM on Monday in Malda. 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 Malda 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 Malda
New York (United States)Sun, 5:48 PM9h 30m behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 2:48 PM12h 30m behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 5:48 PM9h 30m behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 10:48 PM4h 30m behind
Paris (France)Sun, 11:48 PM3h 30m behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Mon, 1:48 AM1h 30m behind
Singapore (Singapore)Mon, 5:48 AM2h 30m ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Mon, 6:48 AM3h 30m ahead
Sydney (Australia)Mon, 7:48 AM4h 30m ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 9:48 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 Malda — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Malda 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
₹ 96.50
INR
€ 1 Euro
₹ 109.96
INR
£ 1 British Pound
₹ 128.73
INR
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
₹ 67.55
INR
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
₹ 68.49
INR

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 27, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Malda

Knowing which languages are used in Malda 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 Malda. 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
Ingraj Bazar (West Bengal, India)1 mi1 kmNNW
⬆️
Jadapur (West Bengal, India)5 mi8 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
Kachu Pukur (West Bengal, India)7 mi11 kmESE
⬆️
Kendua (West Bengal, India)7 mi11 kmESE
⬆️
Aiho (West Bengal, India)7 mi11 kmESE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Malda

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Malda is the Taj Mahal (India), about 1,037 km away. Straight-line distances from Malda 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, India1,037 km644 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China3,096 km1,924 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan5,178 km3,218 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy7,038 km4,373 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico14,922 km9,272 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil15,094 km9,379 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru17,601 km10,937 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

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Malda

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Malda

Malda 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 Malda

The closest airport to Malda is Shah Makhdum Airport (RJH), about 79 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 Malda From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Malda

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

🔎 Explore More About Malda

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Malda

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

Malda, 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 Malda use?

Malda 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 Malda?

In Malda, 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 Malda?

Shah Makhdum Airport (RJH) is the nearest airport to Malda, about 79 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Malda 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 Malda?

Malda 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 Malda?

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