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Current Date And Time In Akniste, Latvia

Tuesday, 11 August 2026
14:04:01 EEST
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 2,546
District: Aknīste

🌎 Akniste, Jekabpils Municipality, Latvia – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Akniste, a city in Jekabpils Municipality, Latvia in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Akniste — 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

Akniste, Jekabpils Municipality Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameAkniste
District / CountyAknīste
StateJekabpils Municipality
CountryLatvia
ContinentEurope
Demographics & Area
Total Population2,546
Area3.43 km² (1.32 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Jekabpils Municipality#3 of 4 cities with population data
Currency
NameEuro
Code ISO-4217EUR
Symbol
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+371
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.lv
Elevation
In Meter91
In Feet299
GPS Coordinates
Latitude56.16
Longitude25.75
Decimal Degrees (DD)56.162° N 25.748° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)56° 9' 41" N 25° 44' 52" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)56° 9.69' N 25° 44.87' E
Location Context
Distance to Jekabpils Municipality Capital38 km North of Jekabpils
Nearest City in Another CountryJuodupė, Lithuania (12 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+02:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)+03:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 05:37 AM
Sunset🌅 09:06 PM
Day Length15h 29m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP CodeLV-5208
Local Time Zone (IANA)Europe/Riga
Founded / Incorporated1991-01-01

Akniste – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Akniste, Jekabpils Municipality

Akniste is a city situated in Jekabpils Municipality, Latvia, within Europe. It falls under Aknīste, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Akniste 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 Jekabpils Municipality

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Akniste

The latitude and longitude of Akniste pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 91 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Akniste on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Akniste

Akniste runs on UTC +02:00, shifting to +03:00 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

💰 Currency Used in Akniste

Payments and pricing in Akniste run on Euro (EUR), shown with the symbol . Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Akniste exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Akniste

To ring a number in Akniste from outside Latvia, dial +371 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Akniste and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Akniste's Standing Within Jekabpils Municipality

By recorded population, Akniste ranks #3 of 4 cities in Jekabpils Municipality. It lies about 38 km North of Jekabpils, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Jekabpils Municipality market. › Cities near Akniste

📊 How This Akniste Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Akniste into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Akniste to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Jekabpils Municipality market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Akniste. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Akniste

👥 What is the population of Akniste?

Akniste has a recorded population of approximately 2,546 people. That places it #3 of 4 cities with population data in Jekabpils Municipality. Browse more cities in Jekabpils Municipality for comparison.

📐 How large is Akniste in square kilometers?

Akniste spans approximately 3.43 square kilometers (1.32 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Akniste in?

Akniste sits within Aknīste, is part of Jekabpils Municipality in Latvia. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Akniste in?

Akniste keeps UTC +02:00, moving to +03:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:37 AM and sets around 09:06 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Akniste?

Businesses and shops in Akniste price in Euro (EUR), written with the symbol . Check live rates on our Akniste currency page.

📍 How far is Akniste from the state capital?

Akniste is about 38 km North of Jekabpils, the capital of Jekabpils Municipality. See cities near Akniste for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Akniste lands you closest to Juodupė, Lithuania, about 12 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Akniste sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.