Bengaluru, India
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About Bengaluru, India
Bengaluru, formerly Bangalore, is the capital of Karnataka and India's leading information technology hub, often called the Silicon Valley of India. The city is home to major IT companies, research institutions like the Indian Institute of Science, and a vibrant startup ecosystem.
Time zone details
Bengaluru 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 Bengaluru, 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 Kannada, English.
Top places to visit in Bengaluru
- Lalbagh Botanical Garden — 240-acre garden with a 19th-century glass house and ancient peninsular rock.
- Bangalore Palace — Tudor-style royal residence inspired by England's Windsor Castle.
- Cubbon Park — Verdant 300-acre park in the city center, popular for morning walks.
Top local foods of Bengaluru
- Masala dosa — Crispy rice crepe stuffed with spiced potato — invented in Karnataka, perfected here.
- Bisi bele bath — Hot, spicy one-pot meal of rice, lentils, tamarind, and roasted spices.
- Mysore pak — Rich, ghee-laden gram flour sweet that melts in your mouth.
Working with someone in Bengaluru
When scheduling a call or meeting with someone in Bengaluru, the time difference from your location is shown at the top of this page. For deeper coordination tips, see our guide on working across time zones and time zone etiquette for global meetings.