Prayagraj, India
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About Prayagraj, India
Prayagraj, formerly Allahabad, sits at the sacred confluence (Sangam) of the Ganges, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers. The city hosts the world's largest gathering — the Kumbh Mela — every twelve years and is home to Allahabad University and the Allahabad High Court.
Time zone details
Prayagraj 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 Prayagraj, 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, Urdu, English.
Working with someone in Prayagraj
When scheduling a call or meeting with someone in Prayagraj, 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.