Gaya, India
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About Gaya, India
Gaya, in central Bihar, is one of Hinduism's holiest cities, where Hindus perform pind daan ceremonies for ancestors. Nearby Bodh Gaya is the site where the Buddha attained enlightenment and is one of Buddhism's four most sacred places.
Time zone details
Gaya 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 Gaya, 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, Magahi, English.
Working with someone in Gaya
When scheduling a call or meeting with someone in Gaya, 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.