
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Rajec, a city in Žilina Region, Slovakia in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Rajec — 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
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Rajec | |
| District / County | Okres Žilina | |
| State | Žilina Region | |
| Country | Slovakia | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 5,818 | |
| Area | 31.46 km² (12.15 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Žilina Region | #17 of 93 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 | 448 | |
| In Feet | 1,470 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 49.09 | |
| Longitude | 18.64 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 49.089° N 18.64° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 49° 5' 20" N 18° 38' 24" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 49° 5.34' N 18° 38.4' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Žilina Region Capital | 17 km North-Northeast of Žilina | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Velké Karlovice, Czechia (40 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:08 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:35 PM | |
| Day Length | 15h 27m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 015 01 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Bratislava | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1193-01-01 |
Rajec is a city situated in Žilina Region, Slovakia, within Europe. It falls under Okres Žilina, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Rajec as a Populated Place. 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 Žilina Region
The latitude and longitude of Rajec pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 448 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Rajec on the map
Rajec 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 Rajec run on Euro (EUR), shown with the symbol €. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Rajec exchange rates
To ring a number in Rajec 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 Rajec and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Rajec ranks #17 of 93 cities in Žilina Region. It lies about 17 km North-Northeast of Žilina, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Žilina Region market. › Cities near Rajec
Rajec has a recorded population of approximately 5,818 people. That places it #17 of 93 cities with population data in Žilina Region. Browse more cities in Žilina Region for comparison.
Rajec spans approximately 31.46 square kilometers (12.15 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Rajec sits within Okres Žilina, is part of Žilina Region in Slovakia. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Rajec keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:08 AM and sets around 08:35 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Rajec price in Euro (EUR), written with the symbol €. Check live rates on our Rajec currency page.
Rajec is about 17 km North-Northeast of Žilina, the capital of Žilina Region. See cities near Rajec for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Rajec lands you closest to Velké Karlovice, Czechia, about 40 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Rajec sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.