
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Galaţi, a city in Galați County, Romania in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Galaţi — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Galaţi | |
| District / County | Municipiul Galaţi | |
| State | Galați County | |
| Country | Romania | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 217,851 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in Galați County | #1 of 137 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Romanian Leu | |
| Code ISO-4217 | RON | |
| Symbol | lei | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +40 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .ro | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 24 | |
| In Feet | 79 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 45.44 | |
| Longitude | 28.05 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 45.437° N 28.05° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 45° 26' 13" N 28° 3' 1" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 45° 26.21' N 28° 3.02' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Galați County Capital | 0 km North of Galați | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Giurgiuleşti, Moldova (12 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +02:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +03:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:03 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:22 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 18m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Bucharest | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1541-01-01 |
Galaţi is a city situated in Galați County, Romania, within Europe. It falls under Municipiul Galaţi, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Galaţi as a State / Province Capital. 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 Galați County
The latitude and longitude of Galaţi pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 24 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Galaţi on the map
Galaţi runs on UTC +02:00, shifting to +03:00 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 Galaţi run on Romanian Leu (RON), shown with the symbol lei. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Galaţi exchange rates
To ring a number in Galaţi from outside Romania, dial +40 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Galaţi and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Galaţi ranks #1 of 137 cities in Galați County. It lies about 0 km North of Galați, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Galați County market. › Cities near Galaţi
Galaţi has a recorded population of approximately 217,851 people. That places it #1 of 137 cities with population data in Galați County. Browse more cities in Galați County for comparison.
Galaţi sits within Municipiul Galaţi, is part of Galați County in Romania. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.
Galaţi keeps UTC +02:00, moving to +03:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:03 AM and sets around 08:22 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Galaţi price in Romanian leu (RON), written with the symbol lei. Check live rates on our Galaţi currency page.
Galaţi is about 0 km North of Galați, the capital of Galați County. See cities near Galaţi for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Galaţi lands you closest to Giurgiuleşti, Moldova, about 12 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Galaţi sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.