Why visit
Mumbai is India's financial and film capital. Gateway of India, Elephanta Caves, Dhobi Ghat's outdoor laundry, Colaba's colonial streets, and Bollywood studios.
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Mumbai at a glance
City population
21.0 million
Metro: 21.7 million
Elevation
14 m
46 ft
Time zone
UTC+5:30
Asia/Kolkata
Airport
BOM
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International
Founded
1507 (Portuguese settlement)
Getting around
Metro (growing), suburban rail (world's densest), BEST buses
Signature dish
Vada pav, pav bhaji, bhel puri, Parsi berry pulao
Neighborhoods for travelers
South BombayBandraColabaMalabar HillWorli
India at a glance
Country center
20.0°, 77.0°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
3,287,590 km²
1,269,345 mi²
Country population
1.44 billion
437/km²
Subregion
Southern Asia
Currency
Indian rupee (₹)
INR
Dial
+91
Languages
English, Hindi, Tamil
Demonym
Indian
Internet
.in
UN
Member state
ISO code
IN / IND
Where in the world
20.0° - 77.0°
India
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Did you know
- Mumbai's dabbawalas deliver 200,000+ homemade lunches daily with a Six Sigma-level 99.999% accuracy.
- Bollywood is based in Mumbai and releases more films per year than any other film industry.
- Mumbai has 2 UNESCO heritage sites: the Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles.
- India has 22 official languages, and over 1,600 languages are spoken.
- The world's largest postal network is in India: over 155,000 post offices.
Bordering India
Traveler notes
- Elephanta Caves ferry from Gateway of India
- Dabbawala lunch-delivery observation
- Marine Drive promenade at sunset
Plan checks
- Build a three-day plan before extending. Most travel cities are easy to undersell to yourself.
- Check seasonal timing: high season can triple costs on some coastal destinations.
- Reserve top restaurants 2–4 weeks out and plan two standout meals per city.
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Facts last reviewed June 2026 against GeoNames and national statistics sources. See the editorial policy for how destination data is maintained.
Frequently asked about Mumbai
What currency is used in Mumbai?
Mumbai uses the Indian rupee (₹), ISO code INR.
What languages are spoken in India?
The primary languages are English, Hindi and Tamil.
What is the international calling code for India?
The calling code is +91.
What airport serves Mumbai?
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International (IATA: BOM).
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