Current Date And Time In Sortavala, Russia
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Sortavala, a city in Karelia, Russia in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Sortavala — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Sortavala | |
| State | Karelia | |
| Country | Russia | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 20,760 | |
| Area | 15.00 km² (5.79 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Karelia | #5 of 50 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Russian Ruble | |
| Code ISO-4217 | RUB | |
| Symbol | ₽ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +7 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 810 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .ru | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 3 | |
| In Feet | 10 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 61.71 | |
| Longitude | 30.71 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 61.712° N 30.71° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 61° 42' 44" N 30° 42' 34" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 61° 42.74' N 30° 42.57' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Karelia Capital | 192 km East of Petrozavodsk | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Uukuniemi, Finland (38 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +02:00 to +12:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 04:52 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 09:11 PM | |
| Day Length | 16h 19m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 186790 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Moscow |
Sortavala is a city situated in Karelia, Russia, within Europe. GeoNames classifies Sortavala 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 Karelia
The latitude and longitude of Sortavala pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 3 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Sortavala on the map
Sortavala runs on UTC +02:00 to +12:00. 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 Sortavala run on Russian Ruble (RUB), shown with the symbol ₽. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Sortavala exchange rates
To ring a number in Sortavala from outside Russia, dial +7 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Sortavala and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Sortavala ranks #5 of 50 cities in Karelia. It lies about 192 km East of Petrozavodsk, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Karelia market. › Cities near Sortavala
Sortavala has a recorded population of approximately 20,760 people. That places it #5 of 50 cities with population data in Karelia. Browse more cities in Karelia for comparison.
Sortavala spans approximately 15.00 square kilometers (5.79 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Sortavala keeps UTC +02:00 to +12:00. Today the sun rises around 04:52 AM and sets around 09:11 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Sortavala price in Russian ruble (RUB), written with the symbol ₽. Check live rates on our Sortavala currency page.
Sortavala is about 192 km East of Petrozavodsk, the capital of Karelia. See cities near Sortavala for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Sortavala lands you closest to Uukuniemi, Finland, about 38 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Sortavala sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
