Patna, India
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About Patna, India
Patna, the capital of Bihar, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, founded as Pataliputra in 490 BCE. It was the capital of several ancient Indian empires including the Maurya and Gupta dynasties, and today serves as a major commercial center on the banks of the Ganges.
Time zone details
Patna 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 Patna, 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, Bhojpuri, Magahi, English.
Top places to visit in Patna
- Golghar — 29-meter beehive-shaped granary built in 1786, with steps spiraling to the top for river views.
- Patna Sahib Gurudwara — Sacred Sikh shrine — birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh guru.
- Nalanda Ruins — UNESCO-listed ruins of the ancient Buddhist university, 95 km away.
Top local foods of Patna
- Litti chokha — Roasted wheat balls stuffed with sattu, served with mashed vegetable salad and ghee.
- Sattu paratha — Whole-wheat flatbread stuffed with roasted gram flour, a Bihari summer staple.
- Khaja — Flaky multi-layered sweet pastry from Silao, often served at Bihari weddings.
Working with someone in Patna
When scheduling a call or meeting with someone in Patna, 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.