Current Date And Time In Hov, Faroe Islands
Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of Hov, a city in Suðuroy, Faroe Islands, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Hov — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Hov.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Europe • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Faroe Islands operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 61.5068° N | 6.7599° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 61.5068 | -6.7599 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 61° 30' 25" N | 6° 45' 36" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 61° 30.4104' N | 6° 45.5958' W |
| City | Hov |
| State | Suðuroy |
| Country | Faroe Islands |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Hov |
| Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Population | 149 |
| Elevation | 34 m / 112 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 61.5068, -6.7599 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Hov to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Suðuroy.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porkeri | Suðuroy | S | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Vágur | Suðuroy | SW | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Tvøroyri | Suðuroy | NW | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Trongisvágur | Suðuroy | NW | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Hvalba | Suðuroy | NW | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Suðuroy, the home state of Hov, along with each city's aerial distance from Tvøroyri, Suðuroy's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vágur | 61.4732° N | -6.8119° W | 144 m | 9 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tvøroyri | 61.5556° N | -6.8111° W | 46 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hvalba | 61.6024° N | -6.9606° W | 145 m | 9 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Trongisvágur | 61.5626° N | -6.8479° W | 13 m | 2 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Porkeri | 61.4814° N | -6.745° W | - | 9 km | 🗺 View Map |
The exact GPS location of Hov gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Suðuroy. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Suðuroy state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Hov are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Hov lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Faroe Islands map
Hov sits within Suðuroy, Faroe Islands, in the Europe region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Hov for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Suðuroy. › Browse every city in Suðuroy
Coordinates for Hov in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Faroe Islands. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Hov are latitude 61.5068° and longitude -6.7599°. In directional format: 61.5068° N, 6.7599° W. These coordinates mark the center of Hov in Suðuroy and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Hov is a city in Suðuroy, Faroe Islands, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Hov. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Hov sits at: Latitude 61° 30' 25" N and Longitude 6° 45' 36" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Hov has a population of approximately 149 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Suðuroy.
The interactive satellite map of Hov is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 61.5068, -6.7599 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Hov in Suðuroy. For broader context, explore the Suðuroy state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Hov is Vágar Airport (FAE), roughly 68 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Hov is approximately 6 km (4 mi) from Tvøroyri, the capital of Suðuroy, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Suðuroy.
Hov sits at an elevation of approximately 34 meters (112 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Suðuroy.
The closest cities to Hov include Porkeri, Vágur, Tvøroyri. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Hov, sunrise is at 05:26 AM and sunset is at 09:37 PM, giving a day length of 16h 10m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Hov's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Hov is approximately 6,847 km (4,254 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 359 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Hov — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Papatowai, New Zealand, roughly 1,679 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Hov is approximately 56 km (35 mi) N of Torshavn, the national capital of Faroe Islands, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.