Amritsar, India
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About Amritsar, India
Amritsar is the spiritual and cultural center of Sikhism, home to the Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) — one of the world's most visited religious sites. The city in Punjab is also remembered for the Jallianwala Bagh memorial and its famous Punjabi cuisine.
Time zone details
Amritsar observes IST (Asia/Kolkata in the IANA database). The UTC offset and any daylight saving transitions are handled automatically by your browser's time zone library. If you're scheduling a meeting or call, use our time zone converter for an exact difference on a specific date.
Calling India from abroad
The international dialing code for India is +91. To call a phone number in Amritsar, dial your country's international access code, then +91, then the local number (drop the leading zero if there is one).
Currency in India
The official currency is INR (₹). Exchange rates fluctuate daily — check a currency converter for the latest rate against your home currency before any transaction.
Languages spoken
Common languages include Punjabi, Hindi, English.
Top places to visit in Amritsar
- Golden Temple — Spiritual heart of Sikhism, with a gold-plated upper levels and a sacred pool.
- Jallianwala Bagh — Memorial garden marking the 1919 colonial massacre of 1,000+ Indian civilians.
- Wagah Border — Daily evening flag-lowering ceremony at the India-Pakistan border, 30 km away.
Top local foods of Amritsar
- Amritsari kulcha — Crispy stuffed flatbread with potato or paneer, baked in a tandoor.
- Sarson da saag with makki di roti — Mustard-greens curry with cornflour flatbread — winter Punjabi classic.
- Amritsari fish fry — Carom-and-besan-coated freshwater fish, deep-fried until golden.
Working with someone in Amritsar
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