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Shakhty, Rostov, Russia – Russia Flag

Current Date And Time In Shakhty, Russia

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
19:01:12 MSK
State: Rostov
Currency: Russian Ruble (RUB)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (MSK)
Population: 221,312

🌎 Shakhty, Rostov, Russia – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Shakhty, a city in Rostov, Russia in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Shakhty — 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

Shakhty, Rostov Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameShakhty
StateRostov
CountryRussia
ContinentEurope
Demographics & Area
Total Population221,312
Area158.20 km² (61.08 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Rostov#3 of 113 cities with population data
Currency
NameRussian Ruble
Code ISO-4217RUB
Symbol
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+7
International Exit Prefix810
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.ru
Elevation
In Meter112
In Feet367
GPS Coordinates
Latitude47.72
Longitude40.22
Decimal Degrees (DD)47.719° N 40.216° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)47° 43' 9" N 40° 12' 58" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)47° 43.15' N 40° 12.96' E
Location Context
Distance to Rostov Capital67 km Southwest of Rostov-on-Don
Nearest City in Another CountryDovzhanskyi, Ukraine (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🔥 05:09 AM
Sunset🌅 07:39 PM
Day Length14h 30m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code346500
Local Time Zone (IANA)Europe/Moscow
Founded / Incorporated1805-01-01

Shakhty – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Shakhty, Rostov

Shakhty is a city situated in Rostov, Russia, within Europe. GeoNames classifies Shakhty 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 Rostov

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Shakhty

The latitude and longitude of Shakhty pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 112 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Shakhty on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Shakhty

Shakhty 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

💰 Currency Used in Shakhty

Payments and pricing in Shakhty 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. › Shakhty exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Shakhty

To ring a number in Shakhty 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 Shakhty and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Shakhty's Standing Within Rostov

By recorded population, Shakhty ranks #3 of 113 cities in Rostov. It lies about 67 km Southwest of Rostov-on-Don, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Rostov market. › Cities near Shakhty

📊 How This Shakhty Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Shakhty into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Shakhty to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Rostov market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Shakhty. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Shakhty

👥 What is the population of Shakhty?

Shakhty has a recorded population of approximately 221,312 people. That places it #3 of 113 cities with population data in Rostov. Browse more cities in Rostov for comparison.

📐 How large is Shakhty in square kilometers?

Shakhty spans approximately 158.20 square kilometers (61.08 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Shakhty in?

Shakhty is part of Rostov in Russia. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Shakhty in?

Shakhty keeps UTC +02:00 to +12:00. Today the sun rises around 05:09 AM and sets around 07:39 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Shakhty?

Businesses and shops in Shakhty price in Russian ruble (RUB), written with the symbol . Check live rates on our Shakhty currency page.

📍 How far is Shakhty from the state capital?

Shakhty is about 67 km Southwest of Rostov-on-Don, the capital of Rostov. See cities near Shakhty for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Shakhty lands you closest to Dovzhanskyi, Ukraine, about 38 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Shakhty sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.