Current Date And Time In Elek, Hungary
Wednesday, 05 August 2026
21:32:54 CEST
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Elek, a city in Bekes County, Hungary in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Elek — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Elek | |
| State | Bekes County | |
| Country | Hungary | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 5,465 | |
| Area | 54.94 km² (21.21 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Bekes County | #21 of 43 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Hungarian Forint | |
| Code ISO-4217 | HUF | |
| Symbol | Ft | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +36 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .hu | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 93 | |
| In Feet | 305 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 46.53 | |
| Longitude | 21.25 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 46.533° N 21.25° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 46° 31' 60" N 21° 15' 0" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 46° 32' N 21° 15' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Bekes County Capital | 20 km Northwest of Békéscsaba | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Grăniceri, Romania (4 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:19 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:02 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 43m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 5742 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Budapest |
Elek is a city situated in Bekes County, Hungary, within Europe. GeoNames classifies Elek 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 Bekes County
The latitude and longitude of Elek pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 93 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Elek on the map
Elek 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 Elek run on Hungarian Forint (HUF), shown with the symbol Ft. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Elek exchange rates
To ring a number in Elek from outside Hungary, dial +36 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Elek and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Elek ranks #21 of 43 cities in Bekes County. It lies about 20 km Northwest of Békéscsaba, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Bekes County market. › Cities near Elek
Elek has a recorded population of approximately 5,465 people. That places it #21 of 43 cities with population data in Bekes County. Browse more cities in Bekes County for comparison.
Elek spans approximately 54.94 square kilometers (21.21 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Elek is part of Bekes County in Hungary. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Elek keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:19 AM and sets around 08:02 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Elek price in Hungarian forint (HUF), written with the symbol Ft. Check live rates on our Elek currency page.
Elek is about 20 km Northwest of Békéscsaba, the capital of Bekes County. See cities near Elek for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Elek lands you closest to Grăniceri, Romania, about 4 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Elek sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
