India facts
| Capital | New Delhi |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia, Southern Asia |
| Area | 3,287,590 km² · 1,269,345 sq mi · 812,379,927 acres |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Tamil |
| Demonym | Indian |
| Currency | Indian Rupee (INR) |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata · UTC+5:30 · 1:04 AM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +91 |
| Internet domain | .in |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, D, M |
| Capital coordinates | 28.6214, 77.2148 |
Time difference
New Delhi is on UTC+5:30 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 2:30 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 11:30 p.m. (previous day) |
| London | 7:30 a.m. |
| UTC | 6:30 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- India is about 35.1% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- India is about 13.5 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- New Delhi to Washington, D.C.: about 12,046 km (7,485 mi) as the crow flies.
- New Delhi to London: about 6,711 km (4,170 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
India shares land borders with 6 countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, China, Nepal, Pakistan.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of India?
The capital of India is New Delhi.
How big is India?
India covers about 3,287,590 km² (1,269,345 sq mi), ranking 7 of 196 countries by area. It is about 35.1% of the size of the United States. It is about 13.5 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is India in?
New Delhi uses UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) today. When it is noon in New Delhi, it is 2:30 a.m. in New York and 7:30 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does India use?
India uses the Indian Rupee (INR).
What is the country code for India?
The international calling code is +91. From the United States dial 011 91 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 91.
What language is spoken in India?
Official or national languages: English, Hindi, Tamil.