Thiruvananthapuram, India
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About Thiruvananthapuram, India
Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala, is built on seven low hills and is known for the gold-clad Padmanabhaswamy Temple — one of the wealthiest religious institutions in the world. The city houses major IT parks, research centers including the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, and beaches like Kovalam.
Time zone details
Thiruvananthapuram 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 Thiruvananthapuram, 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 Malayalam, English.
Top places to visit in Thiruvananthapuram
- Padmanabhaswamy Temple — Reputedly the wealthiest temple in the world, dedicated to Vishnu in reclining posture.
- Kovalam Beach — Crescent-shaped beach with a famous red-and-white striped lighthouse.
- Napier Museum — Indo-Saracenic 19th-century museum with bronze sculptures, ivory, and temple artifacts.
Top local foods of Thiruvananthapuram
- Kerala sadya — Vegetarian feast of 20+ dishes served on a banana leaf during festivals.
- Puttu and kadala curry — Steamed rice cake with black chickpea curry — quintessential Kerala breakfast.
- Karimeen pollichathu — Pearl spot fish marinated in spices, wrapped in banana leaf, and pan-fried.
Working with someone in Thiruvananthapuram
When scheduling a call or meeting with someone in Thiruvananthapuram, 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.