Current Date And Time In Forshaga, Sweden
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
12:28:14 CEST
State: Värmland
Currency: Swedish Krona (SEK)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 6,361
District: Forshaga Kommun
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Forshaga, a city in Värmland, Sweden in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Forshaga — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Forshaga | |
| District / County | Forshaga Kommun | |
| State | Värmland | |
| Country | Sweden | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 6,361 | |
| Area | 5.49 km² (2.12 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Värmland | #7 of 40 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 | 63 | |
| In Feet | 207 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 59.53 | |
| Longitude | 13.48 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 59.525° N 13.481° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 59° 31' 31" N 13° 28' 53" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 59° 31.52' N 13° 28.88' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Värmland Capital | 16 km South of Karlstad | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Magnor, Norway (86 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:13 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 09:08 PM | |
| Day Length | 15h 55m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Stockholm |
Forshaga is a city situated in Värmland, Sweden, within Europe. It falls under Forshaga Kommun, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Forshaga 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 Värmland
The latitude and longitude of Forshaga pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 63 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Forshaga on the map
Forshaga 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 Forshaga 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. › Forshaga exchange rates
To ring a number in Forshaga 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 Forshaga and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Forshaga ranks #7 of 40 cities in Värmland. It lies about 16 km South of Karlstad, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Värmland market. › Cities near Forshaga
Forshaga has a recorded population of approximately 6,361 people. That places it #7 of 40 cities with population data in Värmland. Browse more cities in Värmland for comparison.
Forshaga spans approximately 5.49 square kilometers (2.12 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Forshaga keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:13 AM and sets around 09:08 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Forshaga price in Swedish krona (SEK), written with the symbol kr. Check live rates on our Forshaga currency page.
Forshaga is about 16 km South of Karlstad, the capital of Värmland. See cities near Forshaga for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Forshaga lands you closest to Magnor, Norway, about 86 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Forshaga sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
