Current Date And Time In Hvalba, Faroe Islands
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
09:16:59 WEST
State: Suðuroy
Currency: Faroese Krona ()
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (WEST)
Population: 673
District: Hvalbøur
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Hvalba, a city in Suðuroy, Faroe Islands in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Hvalba — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Hvalba | |
| District / County | Hvalbøur | |
| State | Suðuroy | |
| Country | Faroe Islands | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 673 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Suðuroy | #3 of 6 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 | 145 | |
| In Feet | 476 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 61.6 | |
| Longitude | -6.96 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 61.602° N 6.961° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 61° 36' 9" N 6° 57' 38" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 61° 36.14' N 6° 57.64' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Suðuroy Capital | 9 km East-Southeast of Tvøroyri | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Brae, United Kingdom (331 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +00:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +01:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:24 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 09:41 PM | |
| Day Length | 16h 17m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | FO 850 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Atlantic/Faroe |
Hvalba is a city situated in Suðuroy, Faroe Islands, within Europe. It falls under Hvalbøur, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Hvalba 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 Suðuroy
The latitude and longitude of Hvalba pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 145 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Hvalba on the map
Hvalba 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 Hvalba 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. › Hvalba exchange rates
To ring a number in Hvalba 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 Hvalba and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Hvalba ranks #3 of 6 cities in Suðuroy. It lies about 9 km East-Southeast of Tvøroyri, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Suðuroy market. › Cities near Hvalba
Hvalba has a recorded population of approximately 673 people. That places it #3 of 6 cities with population data in Suðuroy. Browse more cities in Suðuroy for comparison.
Hvalba sits within Hvalbøur, is part of Suðuroy in Faroe Islands. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Hvalba keeps UTC +00:00, moving to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:24 AM and sets around 09:41 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Hvalba price in Faroese krona, written with the symbol kr. Check live rates on our Hvalba currency page.
Hvalba is about 9 km East-Southeast of Tvøroyri, the capital of Suðuroy. See cities near Hvalba for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Hvalba lands you closest to Brae, United Kingdom, about 331 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Hvalba sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.