Current local time in Mumbai: 02:41 AM
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Mumbai prior know by the name of Bombay. Mumbai is the capital of the state Maharashtra and also consider as economic capital of the country India. Main languages of the Mumbai are Marathi, Hindi and English.
Mumbai is one of the most popular cities of the state Maharashtra and India as well. Mumbai originally consisted of seven islands, namely Colaba, Mazagaon, Old Woman's Island, Wadala, Mahim, Parel, and Matunga-Sion. The region is well located on Salsette Island of the West Coast of India along the Arabian Sea. Being one of the famous cities, Mumbai forms India most populous city.
The total area of the city is 440 sq. km. Mumbai encloses many regions. Some of regions of the Mumbai are Central Suburbs, South Mumbai, and Western Suburbs. These major zones further encompass small areas like Colaba, Juhu, Malad etc.
Mumbai has a magical spark within that many peoples from rest of the states of india heads toward it with a dream in their eyes. There is a phrase that people used to say about Mumbai is –“Mumbai never stops”.
mumbai population is 18 million and projected to reach 28.5 million by 2020.The United Nations has ranked Mumbai as the world's fifth largest urban area.
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Mumbai has India's largest Stock Exchange, which is supposed to be the third largest in the world. It is located on the West Coast of India. The city has natural harbour. It is one of the busiest ports of India and handles more than 40 % of India sea trade.
Mumbai holds a millions of dazzling stars and is famous for diverse innovative lifestyle and is likely to become even stronger as the city moves closer and closer to become the world's second largest metro by the year 2015. With attractions like Marine Drive, Gateway of India, Haji Ali Tomb. Elephanta Island.
Mumbai is more than a cosmopolitan city made of concrete buildings. The factories and mills in Mumbai operate day and night and thereby meet the rising demands of the commercial city of Mumbai.
Apart from being the commercial city of India, Mumbai boast number of tourist’s attractions. There are so many places to visit in Mumbai like Gateway of India, Mahalaxmi Temple, Haji Ali Mosque, Mani Bhavan (Gandhi Memorial), Chowpatty Beach, Marine Drive, Afghan Church etc.
Mumbai is a very good place for fun lovers.
Other important information
STD code (Telephone code) of Mumbai is 022. STD Code list for other cities in India.
Business Hours in Mumbai
Timings of Post offices are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Remain open on saturday until noon.
Timings of Banks are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday to Friday. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Timings of government and private offices are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Some offices remain open on Saturday, but closed on Sunday.
Timings of Shops are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday
Currency Used in Mumbai
Currency used in Mumbai is Indian Rupee. In Hindi language it is called Rupea.
ISO Code for Indian Rupee in INR
Sub-Unit of Rupee is Paisa. One Rupee is equal to 100 Paisa.Bank notes are available in nominal values of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1000 rupees. Coins come in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 25 and 50 paise as well as 1, 2, 5 and 10 rupees. If someone gives you a grubby note, please ask him/her to exchange with newer one
Time zone - GMT/UTC plus 5.5 hours
How city name change from Bombay to Mumbai?
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