Current Date And Time In Rakkestad, Norway
Monday, 27 July 2026
19:11:23 CEST
State: Østfold
Currency: Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 3,779
District: Rakkestad
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Rakkestad, a city in Østfold, Norway in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Rakkestad — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Rakkestad | |
| District / County | Rakkestad | |
| State | Østfold | |
| Country | Norway | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 3,779 | |
| Area | 3.52 km² (1.36 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Østfold | #7 of 22 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 | 107 | |
| In Feet | 351 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 59.43 | |
| Longitude | 11.35 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 59.425° N 11.345° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 59° 25' 30" N 11° 20' 43" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 59° 25.51' N 11° 20.72' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Østfold Capital | 21 km Southwest of Sarpsborg | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Töcksfors, Sweden (30 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 04:45 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 09:56 PM | |
| Day Length | 17h 10m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Oslo |
Rakkestad is a city situated in Østfold, Norway, within Europe. It falls under Rakkestad, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Rakkestad 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 Østfold
The latitude and longitude of Rakkestad pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 107 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Rakkestad on the map
Rakkestad 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 Rakkestad 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. › Rakkestad exchange rates
To ring a number in Rakkestad 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 Rakkestad and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Rakkestad ranks #7 of 22 cities in Østfold. It lies about 21 km Southwest of Sarpsborg, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Østfold market. › Cities near Rakkestad
Rakkestad has a recorded population of approximately 3,779 people. That places it #7 of 22 cities with population data in Østfold. Browse more cities in Østfold for comparison.
Rakkestad spans approximately 3.52 square kilometers (1.36 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Rakkestad keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 04:45 AM and sets around 09:56 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Rakkestad price in Norwegian krone (NOK), written with the symbol kr. Check live rates on our Rakkestad currency page.
Rakkestad is about 21 km Southwest of Sarpsborg, the capital of Østfold. See cities near Rakkestad for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Rakkestad lands you closest to Töcksfors, Sweden, about 30 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Rakkestad sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
