
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Kazan, a city in Tatarstan Republic, Russia in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Kazan — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Kazan | |
| District / County | Gorodskoy Okrug Kazan’ | |
| State | Tatarstan Republic | |
| Country | Russia | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 1,243,500 | |
| Area | 425.30 km² (164.21 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in Tatarstan Republic | #1 of 59 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 | 61 | |
| In Feet | 200 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 55.79 | |
| Longitude | 49.12 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 55.789° N 49.122° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 55° 47' 19" N 49° 7' 20" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 55° 47.32' N 49° 7.33' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Peremetnoe, Kazakhstan (523 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 | 🔥 04:34 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:55 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 21m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 420000–420999 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Moscow | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1005-01-01 |
Kazan is a city situated in Tatarstan Republic, Russia, within Europe. It falls under Gorodskoy Okrug Kazan’, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Kazan as a State / Province Capital. 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 Tatarstan Republic
The latitude and longitude of Kazan pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 61 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Kazan on the map
Kazan 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 Kazan 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. › Kazan exchange rates
To ring a number in Kazan 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 Kazan and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Kazan ranks #1 of 59 cities in Tatarstan Republic. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Tatarstan Republic market. › Cities near Kazan
Kazan has a recorded population of approximately 1,243,500 people. That places it #1 of 59 cities with population data in Tatarstan Republic. Browse more cities in Tatarstan Republic for comparison.
Kazan spans approximately 425.30 square kilometers (164.21 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Kazan sits within Gorodskoy Okrug Kazan’, is part of Tatarstan Republic in Russia. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.
Kazan keeps UTC +02:00 to +12:00. Today the sun rises around 04:34 AM and sets around 06:55 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Kazan price in Russian ruble (RUB), written with the symbol ₽. Check live rates on our Kazan currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Kazan lands you closest to Peremetnoe, Kazakhstan, about 523 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Kazan sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.