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Current Date And Time In Žiar nad Hronom, Slovakia

Friday, 14 August 2026
23:45:06 CEST
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 16,955
District: Okres Žiar nad Hronom

🌎 Žiar nad Hronom, Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia – Profile & Geographic Data


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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Žiar nad Hronom, Banská Bystrica Region Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameŽiar nad Hronom
District / CountyOkres Žiar nad Hronom
StateBanská Bystrica Region
CountrySlovakia
ContinentEurope
Demographics & Area
Total Population16,955
Area39.09 km² (15.09 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Banská Bystrica Region#6 of 67 cities with population data
Currency
NameEuro
Code ISO-4217EUR
Symbol
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+421
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.sk
Elevation
In Meter279
In Feet915
GPS Coordinates
Latitude48.59
Longitude18.85
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 Capital27 km Northeast of Banská Bystrica
Nearest City in Another CountryBalassagyarmat, Hungary (66 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+01:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)+02:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 05:35 AM
Sunset🌅 08:03 PM
Day Length14h 28m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code965 01
Local Time Zone (IANA)Europe/Bratislava
Founded / Incorporated1075-01-01

Žiar nad Hronom – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Žiar nad Hronom, Banská Bystrica Region

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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Žiar nad Hronom

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

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Žiar nad Hronom

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

💰 Currency Used in Žiar nad Hronom

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

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Žiar nad Hronom

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

📊 Žiar nad Hronom's Standing Within Banská Bystrica Region

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

📊 How This Žiar nad Hronom Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Žiar nad Hronom into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Žiar nad Hronom

👥 What is the population of 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.

📐 How large is Žiar nad Hronom in square kilometers?

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.

🏛 Which state and district is Žiar nad Hronom in?

Žiar nad Hronom sits within Okres Žiar nad Hronom, is part of Banská Bystrica Region in Slovakia. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Žiar nad Hronom in?

Žiar nad Hronom keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:35 AM and sets around 08:03 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Žiar nad Hronom?

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.

📍 How far is Žiar nad Hronom from the state capital?

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.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

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.