Indore, India
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About Indore, India
Indore is the largest city in Madhya Pradesh and a major commercial, financial, and educational center of central India. It has been ranked as India's cleanest city multiple times and is known for its street food culture, particularly Sarafa Bazaar.
Time zone details
Indore 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 Indore, 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, English.
Top places to visit in Indore
- Rajwada Palace — 7-storied Maratha palace from the Holkar dynasty, blending Mughal and Maratha styles.
- Lalbagh Palace — 19th-century European-style palace with grand reception halls and gardens.
- Sarafa Bazaar at night — Jewelry market by day, India's most famous overnight food street after 8 PM.
Top local foods of Indore
- Poha-jalebi — Indore's signature breakfast — flattened rice with fried jalebi on the side.
- Bhutte ka kees — Grated corn cooked with milk, spices, and chilies, a winter specialty.
- Indori namkeen — Crunchy spiced savories like sev and gathiya, made in countless varieties.
Working with someone in Indore
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