Udaipur, India

About Udaipur, India

Udaipur, known as the 'City of Lakes' or 'Venice of the East', was the capital of the Mewar kingdom in Rajasthan. The city is famous for its palaces — including the City Palace and the Lake Palace — and is a major destination for luxury tourism and Indian weddings.

Time zone details

Udaipur 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 Udaipur, 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, Mewari, English.

Top places to visit in Udaipur

• City Palace — Royal palace complex of granite and marble overlooking Lake Pichola — the largest in Rajasthan.
• Lake Pichola — Artificial lake with the iconic Lake Palace hotel at its center.
• Jagdish Temple — 17th-century Indo-Aryan temple dedicated to Vishnu, in the heart of the old city.

Top local foods of Udaipur

• Dal baati churma — Rajasthan classic, often served with extra ghee and powdered jaggery in Udaipur.
• Gatte ki sabzi — Chickpea flour dumplings simmered in spicy yogurt gravy.
• Laal maans — Fiery mutton curry made with Mathania red chilies, a Rajput royal dish.

Working with someone in Udaipur

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