Visakhapatnam, India
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About Visakhapatnam, India
Visakhapatnam, commonly called Vizag, is the largest city in Andhra Pradesh and home to a major naval base and one of India's busiest ports. The coastal city is known for its beaches, the steel plant, and the Eastern Naval Command headquarters.
Time zone details
Visakhapatnam 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 Visakhapatnam, 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 Telugu, English.
Top places to visit in Visakhapatnam
- Ramakrishna Beach — 6 km coastline with the INS Kursura Submarine Museum permanently docked at the shore.
- Borra Caves — Million-year-old limestone caves with dramatic stalactites and stalagmites.
- Kailasagiri Hill Park — Hilltop park with cable car access and large Shiva-Parvati statues.
Top local foods of Visakhapatnam
- Andhra fish curry — Spicy, tangy fish curry with mustard seeds, tamarind, and red chilies.
- Pesarattu — Green moong dal crepe, often served with ginger chutney and upma stuffing.
- Bobbili biryani — Andhra-style biryani from the Bobbili region, spicier than its Hyderabadi cousin.
Working with someone in Visakhapatnam
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