Current Date And Time In Altena, Germany
Thursday, 13 August 2026
23:24:51 CEST
State: North Rhine-Westphalia
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 20,862
District: Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Altena, a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Altena — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Altena | |
| District / County | Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg | |
| State | North Rhine-Westphalia | |
| Country | Germany | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 20,862 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in North Rhine-Westphalia | #231 of 565 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 | 167 | |
| In Feet | 548 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 51.29 | |
| Longitude | 7.67 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 51.295° N 7.673° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 51° 17' 41" N 7° 40' 24" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 51° 17.68' N 7° 40.4' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to North Rhine-Westphalia Capital | 63 km West of Düsseldorf | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Winterswijk, Netherlands (100 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:10 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:57 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 46m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Berlin |
Altena is a city situated in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, within Europe. It falls under Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Altena 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 North Rhine-Westphalia
The latitude and longitude of Altena pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 167 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Altena on the map
Altena 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 Altena run on Euro (EUR), shown with the symbol €. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Altena exchange rates
To ring a number in Altena 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 Altena and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Altena ranks #231 of 565 cities in North Rhine-Westphalia. It lies about 63 km West of Düsseldorf, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the North Rhine-Westphalia market. › Cities near Altena
Altena has a recorded population of approximately 20,862 people. That places it #231 of 565 cities with population data in North Rhine-Westphalia. Browse more cities in North Rhine-Westphalia for comparison.
Altena sits within Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg, is part of North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Altena keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:10 AM and sets around 08:57 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Altena price in Euro (EUR), written with the symbol €. Check live rates on our Altena currency page.
Altena is about 63 km West of Düsseldorf, the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia. See cities near Altena for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Altena lands you closest to Winterswijk, Netherlands, about 100 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Altena sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
