Guwahati, India
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About Guwahati, India
Guwahati is the largest city in Assam and the gateway to Northeast India, situated on the banks of the Brahmaputra River. It is a major center of business, education, and culture for the entire northeastern region and home to the historic Kamakhya Temple.
Time zone details
Guwahati 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 Guwahati, 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 Assamese, Bengali, English.
Top places to visit in Guwahati
- Kamakhya Temple — One of the 51 Shakti Peethas, a major pilgrimage site on Nilachal Hill.
- Brahmaputra River cruise — Sunset cruise on the mighty river with views of Umananda Island temple.
- Kaziranga National Park — 430-sq-km park 200 km away, home to two-thirds of the world's one-horned rhinos.
Top local foods of Guwahati
- Pitha — Rice-and-jaggery cakes in many varieties, central to the Bihu festival.
- Masor tenga — Tangy fish curry with tomato and lemon, Assamese comfort food.
- Khar — Alkaline curry made from raw papaya and pulses, a signature Assamese dish.
Working with someone in Guwahati
When scheduling a call or meeting with someone in Guwahati, 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.