Current Date And Time In Žiar nad Hronom, Slovakia
Sunday, 26 July 2026
00:42:21 CEST
State: Banská Bystrica Region
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 16,955
District: Okres Žiar nad Hronom
Explore the interactive satellite map of Žiar nad Hronom, a city in Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Žiar nad Hronom — 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 Žiar nad Hronom.
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| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 48.5918° N | 18.8496° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 48.5918 | 18.8496 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 48° 35' 31" N | 18° 50' 58" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 48° 35.5104' N | 18° 50.9748' E |
| City | Žiar nad Hronom |
| State | Banská Bystrica Region (Banskobystrický kraj) |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Okres Žiar nad Hronom |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Founded | 1075-01-01 |
| Population | 16,955 |
| Area (km²) | 39.09 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 15.09 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 433.74 /km² |
| Elevation | 279 m / 915 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 48.5918, 18.8496 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Žiar nad Hronom 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 Banská Bystrica Region.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kremnica | Banská Bystrica Region | N | 14 km | 8 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Banská Belá | Banská Bystrica Region | SE | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Žarnovica | Banská Bystrica Region | SW | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Banská Štiavnica | Banská Bystrica Region | S | 17 km | 10 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Štiavnické Bane | Banská Bystrica Region | S | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Župkov | Banská Bystrica Region | SW | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 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 Banská Bystrica Region, the home state of Žiar nad Hronom, along with each city's aerial distance from Banská Bystrica, Banská Bystrica Region'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banská Bystrica | 48.7395° N | 19.1493° E | 329 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Zvolen | 48.5744° N | 19.1532° E | 297 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lučenec | 48.3325° N | 19.6671° E | 187 m | 59 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rimavská Sobota | 48.3828° N | 20.0224° E | 208 m | 76 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Brezno | 48.8043° N | 19.6363° E | 492 m | 36 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Detva | 48.5608° N | 19.4195° E | 414 m | 28 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Revúca | 48.6835° N | 20.1173° E | 318 m | 71 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Veľký Krtíš | 48.2106° N | 19.3504° E | 218 m | 61 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fiľakovo | 48.2676° N | 19.8247° E | 191 m | 72 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Banská Štiavnica | 48.4486° N | 18.91° E | 522 m | 37 km | 🗺 View Map |
Sliač Airport IATA: SLD 22 km (13 mi) from Žiar nad Hronom |
The exact GPS location of Žiar nad Hronom gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Banská Bystrica Region. 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 Banská Bystrica Region 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 Žiar nad Hronom are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Žiar nad Hronom 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 Slovakia map
Žiar nad Hronom sits within Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia, 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 Žiar nad Hronom 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 Banská Bystrica Region. › Browse every city in Banská Bystrica Region
Coordinates for Žiar nad Hronom 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 Slovakia. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Žiar nad Hronom are latitude 48.5918° and longitude 18.8496°. In directional format: 48.5918° N, 18.8496° E. These coordinates mark the center of Žiar nad Hronom in Banská Bystrica Region and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Žiar nad Hronom is a city in Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Okres Žiar nad Hronom. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Žiar nad Hronom sits at: Latitude 48° 35' 31" N and Longitude 18° 50' 58" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Žiar nad Hronom has a population of approximately 16,955 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Banská Bystrica Region.
The interactive satellite map of Žiar nad Hronom is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 48.5918, 18.8496 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Žiar nad Hronom in Banská Bystrica Region. For broader context, explore the Banská Bystrica Region state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Žiar nad Hronom is Sliač Airport (SLD), roughly 22 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Žiar nad Hronom is approximately 27 km (17 mi) from Banská Bystrica, the capital of Banská Bystrica Region, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Banská Bystrica Region.
Žiar nad Hronom sits at an elevation of approximately 279 meters (915 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Banská Bystrica Region.
The closest cities to Žiar nad Hronom include Kremnica, Banská Belá, Žarnovica. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Žiar nad Hronom, sunrise is at 05:09 AM and sunset is at 08:32 PM, giving a day length of 15h 23m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Žiar nad Hronom's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Žiar nad Hronom is approximately 5,409 km (3,361 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,388 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Žiar nad Hronom — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 1,289 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.
Žiar nad Hronom is approximately 138 km (86 mi) W of Bratislava, the national capital of Slovakia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
