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Current Date And Time In Raiganj, India

Saturday, 25 July 2026
22:36:32 IST
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 170,252
District: Uttar Dinajpur

✈️ Raiganj, West Bengal, India - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Raiganj, 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 Raiganj.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in India, which includes Raiganj, 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 Raiganj.

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 Raiganj. 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 Raiganj.

🚔
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 Raiganj for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Raiganj
Regional Airport • SPD
Saidpur Airport
Saidpur, BD
80
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 — Raiganj's exact coordinates, or Kolkata's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Raiganj From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Raiganj 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)3,179 km1,975 mi~ 4h 29m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)3,292 km2,045 mi~ 4h 37m
Tokyo (Japan)4,997 km3,105 mi~ 6h 38m
Paris (France)7,598 km4,721 mi~ 9h 41m
London (United Kingdom)7,692 km4,780 mi~ 9h 48m
Sydney (Australia)9,382 km5,830 mi~ 11h 47m
Auckland (New Zealand)11,401 km7,084 mi~ 14h 10m
Toronto (Canada)12,208 km7,586 mi~ 15h 07m
New York (United States)12,412 km7,713 mi~ 15h 21m
Los Angeles (United States)12,821 km7,966 mi~ 15h 50m

✈ 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 Raiganj, 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 Raiganj 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 Time10:36 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Raiganj to Major World Cities

It is currently 10:36 PM on Saturday in Raiganj. 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 Raiganj 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 Raiganj
New York (United States)Sat, 1:06 PM9h 30m behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 10:06 AM12h 30m behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 1:06 PM9h 30m behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 6:06 PM4h 30m behind
Paris (France)Sat, 7:06 PM3h 30m behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 9:06 PM1h 30m behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 1:06 AM2h 30m ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 2:06 AM3h 30m ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 3:06 AM4h 30m ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 5:06 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 Raiganj — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Raiganj 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 Raiganj

Knowing which languages are used in Raiganj 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 Raiganj. 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
Nachhratpur Katabari (West Bengal, India)1 mi1 kmWest (W)
⬆️
Kaliyaganj (West Bengal, India)13 mi20 kmEast (E)
⬆️
Raghunathpur (Bihar, India)13 mi21 kmWest (W)
⬆️
Tungidighi (West Bengal, India)17 mi27 kmNW
⬆️
Maslandapur (West Bengal, India)20 mi32 kmSSW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Raiganj

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Raiganj is the Taj Mahal (India), about 1,019 km away. Straight-line distances from Raiganj 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, India1,019 km633 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China3,055 km1,898 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan5,155 km3,203 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy6,997 km4,347 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico14,855 km9,230 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil15,101 km9,383 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru17,565 km10,915 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

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Raiganj

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Raiganj

Raiganj 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 Raiganj

The closest airport to Raiganj is Saidpur Airport (SPD), about 80 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 Raiganj From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Raiganj

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

🔎 Explore More About Raiganj

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Raiganj

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

Raiganj, 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 Raiganj use?

Raiganj 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 Raiganj?

In Raiganj, 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 Raiganj?

Saidpur Airport (SPD) is the nearest airport to Raiganj, about 80 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Raiganj 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 Raiganj?

Raiganj 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 Raiganj?

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