Current Date And Time In Praia, Portugal
Thursday, 13 August 2026
09:01:14 WEST
State: Azores
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (WEST)
Population: 836
District: Santa Cruz da Graciosa
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Praia, a city in Azores, Portugal in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Praia — 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 | Praia | |
| District / County | Santa Cruz da Graciosa | |
| State | Azores | |
| Country | Portugal | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 836 | |
| Area | 12.82 km² (4.95 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Azores | #54 of 62 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Euro | |
| Code ISO-4217 | EUR | |
| Symbol | € | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +351 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .pt | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 7 | |
| In Feet | 23 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 39.05 | |
| Longitude | -27.97 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 39.052° N 27.971° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 39° 3' 6" N 27° 58' 16" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 39° 3.09' N 27° 58.26' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Azores Capital | 79 km Southeast of Angra do Heroísmo | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Garafía, Spain (1,465 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -01:00 to +00:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +00:00 to +01:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 08:02 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 09:51 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 49m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 9880-207 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Atlantic/Azores |
Praia is a city situated in Azores, Portugal, within Europe. It falls under Santa Cruz da Graciosa, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Praia as a Populated Place. 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 Azores
The latitude and longitude of Praia pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 7 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Praia on the map
Praia runs on UTC -01:00 to +00:00, shifting to +00:00 to +01:00 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 Praia run on Euro (EUR), shown with the symbol €. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Praia exchange rates
To ring a number in Praia from outside Portugal, dial +351 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Praia and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Praia ranks #54 of 62 cities in Azores. It lies about 79 km Southeast of Angra do Heroísmo, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Azores market. › Cities near Praia
Praia has a recorded population of approximately 836 people. That places it #54 of 62 cities with population data in Azores. Browse more cities in Azores for comparison.
Praia spans approximately 12.82 square kilometers (4.95 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Praia keeps UTC -01:00 to +00:00, moving to +00:00 to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 08:02 AM and sets around 09:51 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Praia price in Euro (EUR), written with the symbol €. Check live rates on our Praia currency page.
Praia is about 79 km Southeast of Angra do Heroísmo, the capital of Azores. See cities near Praia for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Praia lands you closest to Garafía, Spain, about 1,465 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Praia sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
