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Current Date And Time In Castro, Spain

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
18:55:14 CEST
State: Galicia
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 5,822
District: Provincia de Lugo

🌎 Castro, Galicia, Spain – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Castro, a city in Galicia, Spain in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Castro — 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

Castro, Galicia Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameCastro
District / CountyProvincia de Lugo
StateGalicia
CountrySpain
ContinentEurope
Demographics & Area
Total Population5,822
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Galicia#80 of 222 cities with population data
Currency
NameEuro
Code ISO-4217EUR
Symbol
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+34
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.es
Elevation
In Meter667
In Feet2,188
GPS Coordinates
Latitude42.77
Longitude-7.58
Decimal Degrees (DD)42.767° N 7.583° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)42° 46' 0" N 7° 34' 60" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)42° 46' N 7° 35' W
Location Context
Distance to Galicia Capital80 km West of Santiago de Compostela
Nearest City in Another CountryVila, Portugal (95 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+00:00 to +01:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)+01:00 to +02:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 07:32 AM
Sunset🌅 09:38 PM
Day Length14h 6m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Europe/Madrid

Castro – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Castro, Galicia

Castro is a city situated in Galicia, Spain, within Europe. It falls under Provincia de Lugo, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Castro 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 Galicia

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Castro

The latitude and longitude of Castro pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 667 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Castro on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Castro

Castro runs on UTC +00:00 to +01:00, shifting to +01:00 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 Castro

Payments and pricing in Castro run on Euro (EUR), shown with the symbol . Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Castro exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Castro

To ring a number in Castro from outside Spain, dial +34 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Castro and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Castro's Standing Within Galicia

By recorded population, Castro ranks #80 of 222 cities in Galicia. It lies about 80 km West of Santiago de Compostela, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Galicia market. › Cities near Castro

📊 How This Castro Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Castro into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Castro to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Galicia market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Castro. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Castro

👥 What is the population of Castro?

Castro has a recorded population of approximately 5,822 people. That places it #80 of 222 cities with population data in Galicia. Browse more cities in Galicia for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Castro in?

Castro sits within Provincia de Lugo, is part of Galicia in Spain. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Castro in?

Castro keeps UTC +00:00 to +01:00, moving to +01:00 to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 07:32 AM and sets around 09:38 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Castro?

Businesses and shops in Castro price in Euro (EUR), written with the symbol . Check live rates on our Castro currency page.

📍 How far is Castro from the state capital?

Castro is about 80 km West of Santiago de Compostela, the capital of Galicia. See cities near Castro for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Castro lands you closest to Vila, Portugal, about 95 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Castro sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.