Current Date And Time In Rucava, Latvia
Friday, 14 August 2026
14:40:09 EEST
State: South Kurzeme Municipality
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 495
District: Rucavas pagasts
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Rucava, a city in South Kurzeme Municipality, Latvia in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Rucava — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Rucava | |
| District / County | Rucavas pagasts | |
| State | South Kurzeme Municipality | |
| Country | Latvia | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 495 | |
| Area | 1.70 km² (0.66 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in South Kurzeme Municipality | #7 of 7 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Euro | |
| Code ISO-4217 | EUR | |
| Symbol | € | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +371 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .lv | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 12 | |
| In Feet | 39 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 56.16 | |
| Longitude | 21.16 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 56.163° N 21.162° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 56° 9' 47" N 21° 9' 42" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 56° 9.79' N 21° 9.69' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to South Kurzeme Municipality Capital | 41 km North of Grobiņa | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Šventoji, Lithuania (16 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +02:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +03:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:01 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 09:18 PM | |
| Day Length | 15h 16m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 3477 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Riga |
Rucava is a city situated in South Kurzeme Municipality, Latvia, within Europe. It falls under Rucavas pagasts, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Rucava 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 South Kurzeme Municipality
The latitude and longitude of Rucava pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 12 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Rucava on the map
Rucava 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
Payments and pricing in Rucava run on Euro (EUR), shown with the symbol €. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Rucava exchange rates
To ring a number in Rucava 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 Rucava and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Rucava ranks #7 of 7 cities in South Kurzeme Municipality. It lies about 41 km North of Grobiņa, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the South Kurzeme Municipality market. › Cities near Rucava
Rucava has a recorded population of approximately 495 people. That places it #7 of 7 cities with population data in South Kurzeme Municipality. Browse more cities in South Kurzeme Municipality for comparison.
Rucava spans approximately 1.70 square kilometers (0.66 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Rucava sits within Rucavas pagasts, is part of South Kurzeme Municipality in Latvia. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Rucava keeps UTC +02:00, moving to +03:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:01 AM and sets around 09:18 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Rucava price in Euro (EUR), written with the symbol €. Check live rates on our Rucava currency page.
Rucava is about 41 km North of Grobiņa, the capital of South Kurzeme Municipality. See cities near Rucava for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Rucava lands you closest to Šventoji, Lithuania, about 16 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Rucava sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
