UTM zones in India
Cities and towns in India fall in 6 UTM zone(s): 42N, 43N, 44N, 45N, 46N and 47N. Each zone is 6° of longitude wide and has its own central meridian, so a project that crosses a boundary has to pick one zone or use a national grid.
The table lists the WGS 84 / UTM EPSG code and central meridian of each zone, with some of the largest cities in it. National coordinate systems used in India: WGS 84 / UTM.
| Zone | EPSG and central meridian | Cities in the zone |
|---|---|---|
| 42N | EPSG:32642 · 69°E | Rajkot |
| 43N | EPSG:32643 · 75°E | Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru |
| 44N | EPSG:32644 · 81°E | Hyderabad, Telangana, Chennai, Kanpur |
| 45N | EPSG:32645 · 87°E | Kolkata, Patna, Jamshedpur |
| 46N | EPSG:32646 · 93°E | — |
| 47N | EPSG:32647 · 99°E | — |
Frequently asked questions
What UTM zone is India in?
India spans UTM zones 42N, 43N, 44N, 45N, 46N and 47N. Type or tap a place on the map above to get its exact zone.
What is the EPSG code for UTM in India?
WGS 84 / UTM zone N north is EPSG:326NN and zone N south is EPSG:327NN; the table gives the code of each zone in India.