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Current Date And Time In Kristianstad, Sweden

Saturday, 05 September 2026
18:10:03 CEST
State: Skåne
Currency: Swedish Krona (SEK)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 39,762
District: Kristianstads kommun

🌎 Kristianstad, Skåne, Sweden – Profile & Geographic Data


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

Kristianstad, Skåne Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameKristianstad
District / CountyKristianstads kommun
StateSkåne
CountrySweden
ContinentEurope
Demographics & Area
Total Population39,762
Area21.41 km² (8.27 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Skåne#4 of 173 cities with population data
Currency
NameSwedish Krona
Code ISO-4217SEK
Symbolkr
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+46
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.se
Elevation
In Meter8
In Feet26
GPS Coordinates
Latitude56.03
Longitude14.15
Decimal Degrees (DD)56.031° N 14.152° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)56° 1' 53" N 14° 9' 9" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)56° 1.88' N 14° 9.15' E
Location Context
Distance to Skåne Capital86 km West-Southwest of Malmö
Nearest City in Another CountryAllinge, Denmark (93 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+01:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)+02:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 06:13 AM
Sunset🌅 07:50 PM
Day Length13h 36m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Europe/Stockholm

Kristianstad – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Kristianstad, Skåne

Kristianstad is a city situated in Skåne, Sweden, within Europe. It falls under Kristianstads kommun, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Kristianstad 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 Skåne

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Kristianstad

The latitude and longitude of Kristianstad pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 8 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Kristianstad on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Kristianstad

Kristianstad 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 Kristianstad

Payments and pricing in Kristianstad 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. › Kristianstad exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Kristianstad

To ring a number in Kristianstad 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 Kristianstad and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Kristianstad's Standing Within Skåne

By recorded population, Kristianstad ranks #4 of 173 cities in Skåne. It lies about 86 km West-Southwest of Malmö, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Skåne market. › Cities near Kristianstad

📊 How This Kristianstad Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Kristianstad 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 Kristianstad to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Skåne market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Kristianstad. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Kristianstad

👥 What is the population of Kristianstad?

Kristianstad has a recorded population of approximately 39,762 people. That places it #4 of 173 cities with population data in Skåne. Browse more cities in Skåne for comparison.

📐 How large is Kristianstad in square kilometers?

Kristianstad spans approximately 21.41 square kilometers (8.27 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Kristianstad in?

Kristianstad sits within Kristianstads kommun, is part of Skåne in Sweden. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Kristianstad in?

Kristianstad keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:13 AM and sets around 07:50 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Kristianstad?

Businesses and shops in Kristianstad price in Swedish krona (SEK), written with the symbol kr. Check live rates on our Kristianstad currency page.

📍 How far is Kristianstad from the state capital?

Kristianstad is about 86 km West-Southwest of Malmö, the capital of Skåne. See cities near Kristianstad for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Kristianstad lands you closest to Allinge, Denmark, about 93 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Kristianstad sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.