Current Date And Time In Altona, Germany
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Altona, a city in Hamburg, Germany in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Altona — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Altona | |
| State | Hamburg | |
| Country | Germany | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 250,192 | |
| Area | 78.30 km² (30.23 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Section of Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Hamburg | #7 of 82 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Euro | |
| Code ISO-4217 | EUR | |
| Symbol | € | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +49 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .de | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 34 | |
| In Feet | 112 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 53.55 | |
| Longitude | 9.93 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 53.55° N 9.933° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 53° 32' 60" N 9° 55' 60" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 53° 33' N 9° 56' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Hamburg Capital | 4 km East of Hamburg | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Padborg, Denmark (147 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:51 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:59 PM | |
| Day Length | 15h 8m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 20257 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Berlin | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1535-01-01 |
Altona is a city situated in Hamburg, Germany, within Europe. GeoNames classifies Altona as a Section of 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 Hamburg
The latitude and longitude of Altona pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 34 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Altona on the map
Altona runs on UTC +01:00, shifting to +02:00 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 Altona run on Euro (EUR), shown with the symbol €. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Altona exchange rates
To ring a number in Altona from outside Germany, dial +49 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Altona and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Altona ranks #7 of 82 cities in Hamburg. It lies about 4 km East of Hamburg, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Hamburg market. › Cities near Altona
Altona has a recorded population of approximately 250,192 people. That places it #7 of 82 cities with population data in Hamburg. Browse more cities in Hamburg for comparison.
Altona spans approximately 78.30 square kilometers (30.23 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Altona keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:51 AM and sets around 08:59 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Altona price in Euro (EUR), written with the symbol €. Check live rates on our Altona currency page.
Altona is about 4 km East of Hamburg, the capital of Hamburg. See cities near Altona for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Altona lands you closest to Padborg, Denmark, about 147 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Altona sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
