Mumbai, India

About Mumbai, India

Mumbai, on India's west coast, is the country's financial and entertainment capital and the headquarters of the Indian film industry, Bollywood. The city houses the Bombay Stock Exchange, the Reserve Bank of India, and many of India's largest corporations.

Time zone details

Mumbai 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 Mumbai, 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 Marathi, Hindi, English.

Top places to visit in Mumbai

• Gateway of India — 20th-century basalt arch monument on the harbor, the iconic Mumbai landmark.
• Marine Drive — 3 km curving promenade along the Arabian Sea, nicknamed the "Queen's Necklace" at night.
• Elephanta Caves — UNESCO-listed rock-cut Hindu temples on an island, reached by a 1-hour ferry.

Top local foods of Mumbai

• Vada pav — Spicy potato fritter in a bun with chutneys — Mumbai's iconic street food.
• Pav bhaji — Mashed-vegetable curry served with buttery pav rolls, a Mumbai original.
• Bombay duck fry — Crispy fried Bombil fish — Mumbai's beloved coastal specialty despite the name.

Working with someone in Mumbai

When scheduling a call or meeting with someone in Mumbai, 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.