
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Vela Luka, a city in Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Vela Luka — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Vela Luka | |
| District / County | Vela Luka | |
| State | Dubrovnik-Neretva | |
| Country | Croatia | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 3,772 | |
| Area | 42.80 km² (16.53 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Dubrovnik-Neretva | #5 of 42 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Croatian Kuna | |
| Code ISO-4217 | HRK | |
| Symbol | kn | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +385 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .hr | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 61 | |
| In Feet | 200 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 42.96 | |
| Longitude | 16.72 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 42.963° N 16.723° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 42° 57' 48" N 16° 43' 21" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 42° 57.8' N 16° 43.35' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Dubrovnik-Neretva Capital | 119 km East-Southeast of Dubrovnik | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Drinovci, Bosnia And Herzegovina (65 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:09 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:40 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 30m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 20270 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Zagreb |
Vela Luka is a city situated in Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia, within Europe. It falls under Vela Luka, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Vela Luka as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Dubrovnik-Neretva
The latitude and longitude of Vela Luka pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 61 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Vela Luka on the map
Vela Luka runs on UTC +01:00, shifting to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Vela Luka run on Croatian Kuna (HRK), shown with the symbol kn. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Vela Luka exchange rates
To ring a number in Vela Luka from outside Croatia, dial +385 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Vela Luka and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Vela Luka ranks #5 of 42 cities in Dubrovnik-Neretva. It lies about 119 km East-Southeast of Dubrovnik, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Dubrovnik-Neretva market. › Cities near Vela Luka
Vela Luka has a recorded population of approximately 3,772 people. That places it #5 of 42 cities with population data in Dubrovnik-Neretva. Browse more cities in Dubrovnik-Neretva for comparison.
Vela Luka spans approximately 42.80 square kilometers (16.53 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Vela Luka sits within Vela Luka, is part of Dubrovnik-Neretva in Croatia. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Vela Luka keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:09 AM and sets around 07:40 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Vela Luka price in Croatian kuna (HRK), written with the symbol kn. Check live rates on our Vela Luka currency page.
Vela Luka is about 119 km East-Southeast of Dubrovnik, the capital of Dubrovnik-Neretva. See cities near Vela Luka for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Vela Luka lands you closest to Drinovci, Bosnia And Herzegovina, about 65 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Vela Luka sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.