Current Date And Time In Skopun, Faroe Islands
Sunday, 09 August 2026
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Skopun, a city in Sandoy, Faroe Islands in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Skopun — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Skopun | |
| District / County | Skopun | |
| State | Sandoy | |
| Country | Faroe Islands | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 457 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Sandoy | #2 of 5 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 | 68 | |
| In Feet | 223 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 61.9 | |
| Longitude | -6.88 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 61.903° N 6.882° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 61° 54' 10" N 6° 52' 56" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 61° 54.17' N 6° 52.94' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Sandoy Capital | 8 km South-Southeast of Sandur | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Brae, United Kingdom (341 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +00:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +01:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:13 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 09:52 PM | |
| Day Length | 16h 38m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Atlantic/Faroe |
Skopun is a city situated in Sandoy, Faroe Islands, within Europe. It falls under Skopun, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Skopun 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 Sandoy
The latitude and longitude of Skopun pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 68 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Skopun on the map
Skopun 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 Skopun 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. › Skopun exchange rates
To ring a number in Skopun 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 Skopun and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Skopun ranks #2 of 5 cities in Sandoy. It lies about 8 km South-Southeast of Sandur, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Sandoy market. › Cities near Skopun
Skopun has a recorded population of approximately 457 people. That places it #2 of 5 cities with population data in Sandoy. Browse more cities in Sandoy for comparison.
Skopun sits within Skopun, is part of Sandoy in Faroe Islands. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Skopun keeps UTC +00:00, moving to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:13 AM and sets around 09:52 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Skopun price in Faroese krona, written with the symbol kr. Check live rates on our Skopun currency page.
Skopun is about 8 km South-Southeast of Sandur, the capital of Sandoy. See cities near Skopun for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Skopun lands you closest to Brae, United Kingdom, about 341 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Skopun sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.