Current Date And Time In Velizh, Russia
Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Velizh, a city in Smolensk Oblast, Russia in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Velizh — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Velizh | |
| State | Smolensk Oblast | |
| Country | Russia | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 8,146 | |
| Area | 32.00 km² (12.36 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Smolensk Oblast | #15 of 36 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 | 162 | |
| In Feet | 532 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 55.6 | |
| Longitude | 31.2 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 55.604° N 31.199° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 55° 36' 16" N 31° 11' 55" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 55° 36.27' N 31° 11.92' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Smolensk Oblast Capital | 107 km South-Southeast of Smolensk | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Surazh, Belarus (37 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 | 🔥 05:21 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:38 PM | |
| Day Length | 15h 16m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 216290 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Moscow | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1536-01-01 |
Velizh is a city situated in Smolensk Oblast, Russia, within Europe. GeoNames classifies Velizh 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 Smolensk Oblast
The latitude and longitude of Velizh pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 162 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Velizh on the map
Velizh 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 Velizh 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. › Velizh exchange rates
To ring a number in Velizh 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 Velizh and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Velizh ranks #15 of 36 cities in Smolensk Oblast. It lies about 107 km South-Southeast of Smolensk, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Smolensk Oblast market. › Cities near Velizh
Velizh has a recorded population of approximately 8,146 people. That places it #15 of 36 cities with population data in Smolensk Oblast. Browse more cities in Smolensk Oblast for comparison.
Velizh spans approximately 32.00 square kilometers (12.36 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Velizh is part of Smolensk Oblast in Russia. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Velizh keeps UTC +02:00 to +12:00. Today the sun rises around 05:21 AM and sets around 08:38 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Velizh price in Russian ruble (RUB), written with the symbol ₽. Check live rates on our Velizh currency page.
Velizh is about 107 km South-Southeast of Smolensk, the capital of Smolensk Oblast. See cities near Velizh for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Velizh lands you closest to Surazh, Belarus, about 37 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Velizh sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
