Current Date And Time In Skálavík, Faroe Islands
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Skálavík, 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 Skálavík — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Skálavík | |
| District / County | Skálavík | |
| State | Sandoy | |
| Country | Faroe Islands | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 171 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Sandoy | #3 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 | 12 | |
| In Feet | 39 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 61.83 | |
| Longitude | -6.66 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 61.831° N 6.662° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 61° 49' 53" N 6° 39' 44" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 61° 49.88' N 6° 39.74' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Sandoy Capital | 8 km West of Sandur | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Brae, United Kingdom (327 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +00:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +01:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:21 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 09:41 PM | |
| Day Length | 16h 20m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Atlantic/Faroe |
Skálavík is a city situated in Sandoy, Faroe Islands, within Europe. It falls under Skálavík, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Skálavík 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 Skálavík pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 12 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Skálavík on the map
Skálavík 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 Skálavík 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. › Skálavík exchange rates
To ring a number in Skálavík 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 Skálavík and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Skálavík ranks #3 of 5 cities in Sandoy. It lies about 8 km West of Sandur, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Sandoy market. › Cities near Skálavík
Skálavík has a recorded population of approximately 171 people. That places it #3 of 5 cities with population data in Sandoy. Browse more cities in Sandoy for comparison.
Skálavík sits within Skálavík, is part of Sandoy in Faroe Islands. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Skálavík keeps UTC +00:00, moving to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:21 AM and sets around 09:41 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Skálavík price in Faroese krona, written with the symbol kr. Check live rates on our Skálavík currency page.
Skálavík is about 8 km West of Sandur, the capital of Sandoy. See cities near Skálavík for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Skálavík lands you closest to Brae, United Kingdom, about 327 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Skálavík sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.