Current Date And Time In Criștelec, Romania
Thursday, 13 August 2026
12:15:29 EEST
State: Sălaj County
Currency: Romanian Leu (RON)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 659
District: Comuna Măerişte
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Criștelec, a city in Sălaj County, Romania in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Criștelec — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Criștelec | |
| District / County | Comuna Măerişte | |
| State | Sălaj County | |
| Country | Romania | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 659 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Sălaj County | #97 of 125 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 | 203 | |
| In Feet | 666 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 47.26 | |
| Longitude | 22.72 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 47.264° N 22.723° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 47° 15' 50" N 22° 43' 23" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 47° 15.83' N 22° 43.39' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Sălaj County Capital | 26 km East-Southeast of Zalău | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Álmosd, Hungary (59 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +02:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +03:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:21 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:46 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 24m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 457236 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Bucharest | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1257-01-01 |
Criștelec is a city situated in Sălaj County, Romania, within Europe. It falls under Comuna Măerişte, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Criștelec 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 Sălaj County
The latitude and longitude of Criștelec pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 203 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Criștelec on the map
Criștelec 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 Criștelec 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. › Criștelec exchange rates
To ring a number in Criștelec 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 Criștelec and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Criștelec ranks #97 of 125 cities in Sălaj County. It lies about 26 km East-Southeast of Zalău, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Sălaj County market. › Cities near Criștelec
Criștelec has a recorded population of approximately 659 people. That places it #97 of 125 cities with population data in Sălaj County. Browse more cities in Sălaj County for comparison.
Criștelec sits within Comuna Măerişte, is part of Sălaj County in Romania. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Criștelec keeps UTC +02:00, moving to +03:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:21 AM and sets around 08:46 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Criștelec price in Romanian leu (RON), written with the symbol lei. Check live rates on our Criștelec currency page.
Criștelec is about 26 km East-Southeast of Zalău, the capital of Sălaj County. See cities near Criștelec for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Criștelec lands you closest to Álmosd, Hungary, about 59 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Criștelec sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
