Current Date And Time In Hoyvík, Faroe Islands
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
07:10:02 WEST
State: Streymoy
Currency: Faroese Krona ()
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (WEST)
Population: 4,618
District: Tórshavn
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Hoyvík, a city in Streymoy, Faroe Islands in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Hoyvík — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Hoyvík | |
| District / County | Tórshavn | |
| State | Streymoy | |
| Country | Faroe Islands | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 4,618 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Streymoy | #2 of 11 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 | 76 | |
| In Feet | 249 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 62.03 | |
| Longitude | -6.78 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 62.034° N 6.781° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 62° 2' 3" N 6° 46' 53" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 62° 2.04' N 6° 46.88' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Streymoy Capital | 3 km South of Tórshavn | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Brae, United Kingdom (343 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +00:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +01:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:20 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 09:43 PM | |
| Day Length | 16h 22m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Atlantic/Faroe |
Hoyvík is a city situated in Streymoy, Faroe Islands, within Europe. It falls under Tórshavn, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Hoyvík as a Populated Place. 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 Streymoy
The latitude and longitude of Hoyvík pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 76 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Hoyvík on the map
Hoyvík 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 Hoyvík 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. › Hoyvík exchange rates
To ring a number in Hoyvík 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 Hoyvík and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Hoyvík ranks #2 of 11 cities in Streymoy. It lies about 3 km South of Tórshavn, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Streymoy market. › Cities near Hoyvík
Hoyvík has a recorded population of approximately 4,618 people. That places it #2 of 11 cities with population data in Streymoy. Browse more cities in Streymoy for comparison.
Hoyvík sits within Tórshavn, is part of Streymoy in Faroe Islands. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Hoyvík keeps UTC +00:00, moving to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:20 AM and sets around 09:43 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Hoyvík price in Faroese krona, written with the symbol kr. Check live rates on our Hoyvík currency page.
Hoyvík is about 3 km South of Tórshavn, the capital of Streymoy. See cities near Hoyvík for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Hoyvík lands you closest to Brae, United Kingdom, about 343 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Hoyvík sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.