Current Date And Time In Forsbacka, Sweden
Thursday, 13 August 2026
12:48:35 CEST
State: Gävleborg
Currency: Swedish Krona (SEK)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 1,754
District: Gävle Kommun
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Forsbacka, a city in Gävleborg, Sweden in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Forsbacka — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Forsbacka | |
| District / County | Gävle Kommun | |
| State | Gävleborg | |
| Country | Sweden | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 1,754 | |
| Area | 1.90 km² (0.73 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Gävleborg | #18 of 50 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Swedish Krona | |
| Code ISO-4217 | SEK | |
| Symbol | kr | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +46 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .se | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 52 | |
| In Feet | 171 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 60.62 | |
| Longitude | 16.88 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 60.617° N 16.883° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 60° 37' 0" N 16° 52' 60" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 60° 37' N 16° 53' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Gävleborg Capital | 15 km East-Northeast of Gävle | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Maarianhamina, Finland (177 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 04:56 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:57 PM | |
| Day Length | 16h 1m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Stockholm |
Forsbacka is a city situated in Gävleborg, Sweden, within Europe. It falls under Gävle Kommun, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Forsbacka 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 Gävleborg
The latitude and longitude of Forsbacka pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 52 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Forsbacka on the map
Forsbacka 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 Forsbacka run on Swedish Krona (SEK), shown with the symbol kr. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Forsbacka exchange rates
To ring a number in Forsbacka from outside Sweden, dial +46 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Forsbacka and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Forsbacka ranks #18 of 50 cities in Gävleborg. It lies about 15 km East-Northeast of Gävle, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Gävleborg market. › Cities near Forsbacka
Forsbacka has a recorded population of approximately 1,754 people. That places it #18 of 50 cities with population data in Gävleborg. Browse more cities in Gävleborg for comparison.
Forsbacka spans approximately 1.90 square kilometers (0.73 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Forsbacka keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 04:56 AM and sets around 08:57 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Forsbacka price in Swedish krona (SEK), written with the symbol kr. Check live rates on our Forsbacka currency page.
Forsbacka is about 15 km East-Northeast of Gävle, the capital of Gävleborg. See cities near Forsbacka for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Forsbacka lands you closest to Maarianhamina, Finland, about 177 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Forsbacka sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
