Current Date And Time In Alta, Norway
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
17:02:13 CEST
State: Finnmark
Currency: Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 15,094
District: Alta
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Alta, a city in Finnmark, Norway in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Alta — 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
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Alta | |
| District / County | Alta | |
| State | Finnmark | |
| Country | Norway | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 15,094 | |
| Area | 9.23 km² (3.56 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Finnmark | #1 of 17 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Norwegian Krone | |
| Code ISO-4217 | NOK | |
| Symbol | kr | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +47 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .no | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 65 | |
| In Feet | 213 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 69.97 | |
| Longitude | 23.27 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 69.969° N 23.272° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 69° 58' 8" N 23° 16' 18" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 69° 58.13' N 23° 16.3' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Finnmark Capital | 246 km East of Vadsø | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Enontekiö, Finland (177 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 03:04 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 09:59 PM | |
| Day Length | 18h 55m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Oslo |
Alta is a city situated in Finnmark, Norway, within Europe. It falls under Alta, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Alta 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 Finnmark
The latitude and longitude of Alta pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 65 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Alta on the map
Alta 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 Alta run on Norwegian Krone (NOK), shown with the symbol kr. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Alta exchange rates
To ring a number in Alta from outside Norway, dial +47 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Alta and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Alta ranks #1 of 17 cities in Finnmark. It lies about 246 km East of Vadsø, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Finnmark market. › Cities near Alta
Alta has a recorded population of approximately 15,094 people. That places it #1 of 17 cities with population data in Finnmark. Browse more cities in Finnmark for comparison.
Alta spans approximately 9.23 square kilometers (3.56 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Alta keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:04 AM and sets around 09:59 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Alta price in Norwegian krone (NOK), written with the symbol kr. Check live rates on our Alta currency page.
Alta is about 246 km East of Vadsø, the capital of Finnmark. See cities near Alta for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Alta lands you closest to Enontekiö, Finland, about 177 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Alta sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
