
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Gâlgău, 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 Gâlgău — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Gâlgău | |
| District / County | Comuna Gâlgău | |
| State | Sălaj County | |
| Country | Romania | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 838 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Sălaj County | #80 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 | 222 | |
| In Feet | 728 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 47.28 | |
| Longitude | 23.7 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 47.282° N 23.702° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 47° 16' 55" N 23° 42' 6" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 47° 16.91' N 23° 42.09' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Sălaj County Capital | 50 km West of Zalău | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Solotvyno, Ukraine (75 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +02:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +03:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:04 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:58 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 53m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 457140 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Bucharest | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1405-01-01 |
Gâlgău is a city situated in Sălaj County, Romania, within Europe. It falls under Comuna Gâlgău, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Gâlgău 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 Sălaj County
The latitude and longitude of Gâlgău pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 222 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Gâlgău on the map
Gâlgău 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 Gâlgău 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. › Gâlgău exchange rates
To ring a number in Gâlgău 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 Gâlgău and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Gâlgău ranks #80 of 125 cities in Sălaj County. It lies about 50 km West 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 Gâlgău
Gâlgău has a recorded population of approximately 838 people. That places it #80 of 125 cities with population data in Sălaj County. Browse more cities in Sălaj County for comparison.
Gâlgău sits within Comuna Gâlgău, is part of Sălaj County in Romania. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Gâlgău keeps UTC +02:00, moving to +03:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:04 AM and sets around 08:58 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Gâlgău price in Romanian leu (RON), written with the symbol lei. Check live rates on our Gâlgău currency page.
Gâlgău is about 50 km West of Zalău, the capital of Sălaj County. See cities near Gâlgău for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Gâlgău lands you closest to Solotvyno, Ukraine, about 75 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Gâlgău sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.