Current Date And Time In Klaksvík, Faroe Islands
Thursday, 13 August 2026
23:19:45 WEST
State: Norðoyar
Currency: Faroese Krona ()
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (WEST)
Population: 5,013
District: Klaksvik
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Klaksvík, a city in Norðoyar, Faroe Islands in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Klaksvík — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Klaksvík | |
| District / County | Klaksvik | |
| State | Norðoyar | |
| Country | Faroe Islands | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 5,013 | |
| Area | 72.00 km² (27.80 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in Norðoyar | #1 of 3 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Faroese Krona | |
| Code ISO-4217 | ||
| Symbol | kr | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +298 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .fo | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 88 | |
| In Feet | 289 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 62.23 | |
| Longitude | -6.59 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 62.227° N 6.589° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 62° 13' 36" N 6° 35' 20" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 62° 13.59' N 6° 35.34' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Brae, United Kingdom (346 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +00:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +01:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:21 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 09:40 PM | |
| Day Length | 16h 19m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | FO-700 · FO-710 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Atlantic/Faroe |
Klaksvík is a city situated in Norðoyar, Faroe Islands, within Europe. It falls under Klaksvik, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Klaksvík as a State / Province Capital. 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 Norðoyar
The latitude and longitude of Klaksvík pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 88 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Klaksvík on the map
Klaksvík runs on UTC +00:00, shifting to +01:00 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 Klaksvík run on the local currency, shown with the symbol kr. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Klaksvík exchange rates
To ring a number in Klaksvík from outside Faroe Islands, dial +298 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Klaksvík and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Klaksvík ranks #1 of 3 cities in Norðoyar. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Norðoyar market. › Cities near Klaksvík
Klaksvík has a recorded population of approximately 5,013 people. That places it #1 of 3 cities with population data in Norðoyar. Browse more cities in Norðoyar for comparison.
Klaksvík spans approximately 72.00 square kilometers (27.80 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Klaksvík sits within Klaksvik, is part of Norðoyar in Faroe Islands. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.
Klaksvík keeps UTC +00:00, moving to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:21 AM and sets around 09:40 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Klaksvík price in Faroese krona, written with the symbol kr. Check live rates on our Klaksvík currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Klaksvík lands you closest to Brae, United Kingdom, about 346 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Klaksvík sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.