
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Birkenau, a city in Hesse, Germany in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Birkenau — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Birkenau | |
| District / County | Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt | |
| State | Hesse | |
| Country | Germany | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 10,318 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Administrative Center | |
| Population Rank in Hesse | #159 of 413 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 | 150 | |
| In Feet | 492 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 49.56 | |
| Longitude | 8.71 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 49.563° N 8.707° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 49° 33' 45" N 8° 42' 25" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 49° 33.75' N 8° 42.42' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Hesse Capital | 67 km North-Northwest of Wiesbaden | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Guglingen, Lithuania (59 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:54 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 09:08 PM | |
| Day Length | 15h 14m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 69488 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Berlin |
Birkenau is a city situated in Hesse, Germany, within Europe. It falls under Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Birkenau as a Administrative Center. 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 Hesse
The latitude and longitude of Birkenau pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 150 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Birkenau on the map
Birkenau 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 Birkenau run on Euro (EUR), shown with the symbol €. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Birkenau exchange rates
To ring a number in Birkenau 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 Birkenau and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Birkenau ranks #159 of 413 cities in Hesse. It lies about 67 km North-Northwest of Wiesbaden, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Hesse market. › Cities near Birkenau
Birkenau has a recorded population of approximately 10,318 people. That places it #159 of 413 cities with population data in Hesse. Browse more cities in Hesse for comparison.
Birkenau keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:54 AM and sets around 09:08 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Birkenau price in Euro (EUR), written with the symbol €. Check live rates on our Birkenau currency page.
Birkenau is about 67 km North-Northwest of Wiesbaden, the capital of Hesse. See cities near Birkenau for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Birkenau lands you closest to Guglingen, Lithuania, about 59 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Birkenau sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.