Pune, India
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About Pune, India
Pune, in western Maharashtra, is a major educational and IT center often described as the cultural capital of the state. The city hosts numerous universities, research institutes, and a growing technology and automotive industry.
Time zone details
Pune 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 Pune, 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, English.
Top places to visit in Pune
- Aga Khan Palace — Gandhi was imprisoned here during the Quit India movement; now a memorial museum.
- Shaniwar Wada — 18th-century Peshwa palace fortress, partially destroyed but still atmospheric.
- Sinhagad Fort — Hilltop fortress with a history dating to the Maratha empire, popular trek destination.
Top local foods of Pune
- Misal pav — Spicy curry of sprouted lentils topped with farsan, served with pav bread.
- Bhakarwadi — Spicy spiral fried snack from the famous Chitale Bandhu sweet shop.
- Mastani — Thick milkshake-with-ice-cream invented in Pune, especially the mango variety.
Working with someone in Pune
When scheduling a call or meeting with someone in Pune, 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.