
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Žiar nad Hronom, a city in Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Žiar nad Hronom — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Žiar nad Hronom | |
| District / County | Okres Žiar nad Hronom | |
| State | Banská Bystrica Region | |
| Country | Slovakia | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 16,955 | |
| Area | 39.09 km² (15.09 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Banská Bystrica Region | #6 of 67 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Euro | |
| Code ISO-4217 | EUR | |
| Symbol | € | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +421 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .sk | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 279 | |
| In Feet | 915 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 48.59 | |
| Longitude | 18.85 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 48.592° N 18.85° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 48° 35' 31" N 18° 50' 58" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 48° 35.51' N 18° 50.97' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Banská Bystrica Region Capital | 27 km Northeast of Banská Bystrica | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Balassagyarmat, Hungary (66 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:36 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:01 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 25m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 965 01 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Bratislava | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1075-01-01 |
Žiar nad Hronom is a city situated in Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia, within Europe. It falls under Okres Žiar nad Hronom, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Žiar nad Hronom 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 Banská Bystrica Region
The latitude and longitude of Žiar nad Hronom pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 279 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Žiar nad Hronom on the map
Žiar nad Hronom runs on UTC +01:00, shifting to +02:00 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 Žiar nad Hronom run on Euro (EUR), shown with the symbol €. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Žiar nad Hronom exchange rates
To ring a number in Žiar nad Hronom from outside Slovakia, dial +421 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Žiar nad Hronom and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Žiar nad Hronom ranks #6 of 67 cities in Banská Bystrica Region. It lies about 27 km Northeast of Banská Bystrica, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Banská Bystrica Region market. › Cities near Žiar nad Hronom
Žiar nad Hronom has a recorded population of approximately 16,955 people. That places it #6 of 67 cities with population data in Banská Bystrica Region. Browse more cities in Banská Bystrica Region for comparison.
Žiar nad Hronom spans approximately 39.09 square kilometers (15.09 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Žiar nad Hronom sits within Okres Žiar nad Hronom, is part of Banská Bystrica Region in Slovakia. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Žiar nad Hronom keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:36 AM and sets around 08:01 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Žiar nad Hronom price in Euro (EUR), written with the symbol €. Check live rates on our Žiar nad Hronom currency page.
Žiar nad Hronom is about 27 km Northeast of Banská Bystrica, the capital of Banská Bystrica Region. See cities near Žiar nad Hronom for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Žiar nad Hronom lands you closest to Balassagyarmat, Hungary, about 66 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Žiar nad Hronom sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.