Current Date And Time In Borås, Sweden
Thursday, 13 August 2026
10:28:23 CEST
State: Västra Götaland
Currency: Swedish Krona (SEK)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 71,700
District: Borås
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Borås, a city in Västra Götaland, Sweden in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Borås — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Borås | |
| District / County | Borås | |
| State | Västra Götaland | |
| Country | Sweden | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 71,700 | |
| Area | 31.40 km² (12.12 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Västra Götaland | #2 of 213 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 | 143 | |
| In Feet | 469 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 57.72 | |
| Longitude | 12.94 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 57.721° N 12.94° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 57° 43' 16" N 12° 56' 24" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 57° 43.26' N 12° 56.41' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Västra Götaland Capital | 58 km West of Gothenburg | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Byrum, Denmark (127 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:26 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:59 PM | |
| Day Length | 15h 33m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 50110–50899 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Stockholm | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1621-01-01 |
Borås is a city situated in Västra Götaland, Sweden, within Europe. It falls under Borås, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Borås 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 Västra Götaland
The latitude and longitude of Borås pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 143 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Borås on the map
Borås 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 Borås 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. › Borås exchange rates
To ring a number in Borås 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 Borås and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Borås ranks #2 of 213 cities in Västra Götaland. It lies about 58 km West of Gothenburg, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Västra Götaland market. › Cities near Borås
Borås has a recorded population of approximately 71,700 people. That places it #2 of 213 cities with population data in Västra Götaland. Browse more cities in Västra Götaland for comparison.
Borås spans approximately 31.40 square kilometers (12.12 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Borås sits within Borås, is part of Västra Götaland in Sweden. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Borås keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:26 AM and sets around 08:59 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Borås price in Swedish krona (SEK), written with the symbol kr. Check live rates on our Borås currency page.
Borås is about 58 km West of Gothenburg, the capital of Västra Götaland. See cities near Borås for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Borås lands you closest to Byrum, Denmark, about 127 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Borås sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
