
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Svolvær, a city in Nordland, Norway in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Svolvær — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Svolvær | |
| District / County | Vågan | |
| State | Nordland | |
| Country | Norway | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 4,720 | |
| Area | 2.37 km² (0.92 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Nordland | #9 of 51 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 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 68.23 | |
| Longitude | 14.57 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 68.234° N 14.568° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 68° 14' 3" N 14° 34' 6" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 68° 14.05' N 14° 34.1' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Nordland Capital | 106 km South of Bodø | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Östansjö, Sweden (270 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 04:02 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 10:10 PM | |
| Day Length | 18h 7m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 8300 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Oslo | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1918-01-01 |
Svolvær is a city situated in Nordland, Norway, within Europe. It falls under Vågan, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Svolvær 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 Nordland
The latitude and longitude of Svolvær pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. › Open Svolvær on the map
Svolvær 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 Svolvær 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. › Svolvær exchange rates
To ring a number in Svolvær 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 Svolvær and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Svolvær ranks #9 of 51 cities in Nordland. It lies about 106 km South of Bodø, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Nordland market. › Cities near Svolvær
Svolvær has a recorded population of approximately 4,720 people. That places it #9 of 51 cities with population data in Nordland. Browse more cities in Nordland for comparison.
Svolvær spans approximately 2.37 square kilometers (0.92 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Svolvær keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 04:02 AM and sets around 10:10 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Svolvær price in Norwegian krone (NOK), written with the symbol kr. Check live rates on our Svolvær currency page.
Svolvær is about 106 km South of Bodø, the capital of Nordland. See cities near Svolvær for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Svolvær lands you closest to Östansjö, Sweden, about 270 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Svolvær sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.