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Current Date And Time In Port Blair, India

Saturday, 25 July 2026
21:31:58 IST
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)

✈️ Port Blair, West Bengal, India - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Port Blair, 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 Port Blair.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in India, which includes Port Blair, 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 Port Blair.

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 Port Blair. 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 Port Blair.

🚔
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 Port Blair for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Port Blair
International Airport • IXZ
Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh
Port Blair, IN
2
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 — Port Blair's exact coordinates, or Kolkata's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Port Blair From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Port Blair 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)1,674 km1,040 mi~ 2h 43m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)4,212 km2,617 mi~ 5h 42m
Tokyo (Japan)5,407 km3,360 mi~ 7h 07m
Sydney (Australia)7,980 km4,959 mi~ 10h 08m
Paris (France)9,064 km5,632 mi~ 11h 25m
London (United Kingdom)9,194 km5,713 mi~ 11h 34m
Auckland (New Zealand)10,086 km6,267 mi~ 12h 37m
Toronto (Canada)13,817 km8,585 mi~ 17h
Los Angeles (United States)13,973 km8,683 mi~ 17h 11m
New York (United States)14,038 km8,723 mi~ 17h 16m

✈ 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 Port Blair, 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 Port Blair 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 Time9:31 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

💱 Money In Port Blair — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Port Blair 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 Port Blair

Knowing which languages are used in Port Blair 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 Port Blair. 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
Port Blair (Andhra Pradesh, India)0 mi0 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
Prothrapur (Andaman and Nicobar, India)0 mi1 kmSSW
⬆️
Garacharma (Andaman and Nicobar, India)2 mi3 kmWSW
⬆️
Garacharma (Andhra Pradesh, India)2 mi3 kmSW
⬆️
Port Blair (Andaman and Nicobar, India)3 mi5 kmNNE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Port Blair

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Port Blair is the Taj Mahal (India), about 2,311 km away. Straight-line distances from Port Blair 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, India2,311 km1,436 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China3,926 km2,440 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan6,231 km3,872 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy8,344 km5,185 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil15,190 km9,439 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico16,420 km10,203 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru18,407 km11,437 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

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

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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🧭 Port Blair's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Port Blair

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Port Blair

Port Blair 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 Port Blair

The closest airport to Port Blair is Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh (IXZ), about 2 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 Port Blair From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Port Blair

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

🔎 Explore More About Port Blair

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Port Blair

What side of the road do people drive on in Port Blair?

Port Blair, 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 Port Blair use?

Port Blair 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 Port Blair?

In Port Blair, 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 Port Blair?

Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh (IXZ) is the nearest airport to Port Blair, about 2 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Port Blair 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 Port Blair?

Port Blair 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 Port Blair?

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