Hyderabad, India
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About Hyderabad, India
Hyderabad, the capital of Telangana, is a major historic and technology center known for its Nizami heritage, the iconic Charminar monument, and a thriving IT corridor called HITEC City. The city is also famous for Hyderabadi cuisine, particularly biryani, and its pearl trade.
Time zone details
Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad, 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 Telugu, Urdu, English.
Top places to visit in Hyderabad
- Charminar — 16th-century four-towered monument, symbol of the city and gateway to the Old City bazaars.
- Golconda Fort — Hilltop fort famous for its acoustic engineering and the legendary diamond mines.
- Ramoji Film City — World's largest integrated film studio complex, also a major tourist attraction.
Top local foods of Hyderabad
- Hyderabadi biryani — Iconic dum-style basmati rice biryani with marinated meat, saffron, and fried onions.
- Haleem — Slow-cooked wheat, lentil, and meat stew, traditionally eaten during Ramadan.
- Irani chai with Osmania biscuit — Strong sweet tea paired with a salty-sweet biscuit at iconic Irani cafés.
Working with someone in Hyderabad
When scheduling a call or meeting with someone in Hyderabad, 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.