Current Date And Time In Hofors, Sweden
Thursday, 13 August 2026
08:26:22 CEST
State: Gävleborg
Currency: Swedish Krona (SEK)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 6,090
District: Hofors Kommun
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Hofors, 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 Hofors — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Hofors | |
| District / County | Hofors Kommun | |
| State | Gävleborg | |
| Country | Sweden | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 6,090 | |
| Area | 6.32 km² (2.44 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Gävleborg | #8 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 | 114 | |
| In Feet | 374 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 60.55 | |
| Longitude | 16.29 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 60.546° N 16.287° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 60° 32' 45" N 16° 17' 12" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 60° 32.74' N 16° 17.2' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Gävleborg Capital | 49 km East-Northeast of Gävle | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Maarianhamina, Finland (207 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 04:59 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:59 PM | |
| Day Length | 16h 0m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Stockholm |
Hofors is a city situated in Gävleborg, Sweden, within Europe. It falls under Hofors Kommun, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Hofors 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 Gävleborg
The latitude and longitude of Hofors pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 114 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Hofors on the map
Hofors 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 Hofors 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. › Hofors exchange rates
To ring a number in Hofors 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 Hofors and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Hofors ranks #8 of 50 cities in Gävleborg. It lies about 49 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 Hofors
Hofors has a recorded population of approximately 6,090 people. That places it #8 of 50 cities with population data in Gävleborg. Browse more cities in Gävleborg for comparison.
Hofors spans approximately 6.32 square kilometers (2.44 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Hofors keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 04:59 AM and sets around 08:59 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Hofors price in Swedish krona (SEK), written with the symbol kr. Check live rates on our Hofors currency page.
Hofors is about 49 km East-Northeast of Gävle, the capital of Gävleborg. See cities near Hofors for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Hofors lands you closest to Maarianhamina, Finland, about 207 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Hofors sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
