Bikaner, India
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About Bikaner, India
Bikaner, in the Thar Desert of northern Rajasthan, was founded in 1488 and is known for its imposing Junagarh Fort, intricately carved sandstone havelis, and Bikaneri bhujia (a spicy snack). The city is also home to the famous Karni Mata Temple.
Time zone details
Bikaner 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 Bikaner, 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 Hindi, Rajasthani, English.
Working with someone in Bikaner
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