Current Date And Time In Skara, Sweden
Thursday, 13 August 2026
23:57:32 CEST
State: Västra Götaland
Currency: Swedish Krona (SEK)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 11,437
District: Skara Kommun
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Skara, 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 Skara — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Skara | |
| District / County | Skara Kommun | |
| State | Västra Götaland | |
| Country | Sweden | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 11,437 | |
| Area | 8.34 km² (3.22 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Västra Götaland | #22 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 | 120 | |
| In Feet | 394 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 58.39 | |
| Longitude | 13.44 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 58.387° N 13.438° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 58° 23' 12" N 13° 26' 18" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 58° 23.2' N 13° 26.3' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Västra Götaland Capital | 115 km Southwest of Gothenburg | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Fossby, Norway (137 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:21 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 09:00 PM | |
| Day Length | 15h 39m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Stockholm |
Skara is a city situated in Västra Götaland, Sweden, within Europe. It falls under Skara Kommun, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Skara 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 Skara pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 120 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Skara on the map
Skara 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 Skara 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. › Skara exchange rates
To ring a number in Skara 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 Skara and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Skara ranks #22 of 213 cities in Västra Götaland. It lies about 115 km Southwest 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 Skara
Skara has a recorded population of approximately 11,437 people. That places it #22 of 213 cities with population data in Västra Götaland. Browse more cities in Västra Götaland for comparison.
Skara spans approximately 8.34 square kilometers (3.22 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Skara sits within Skara Kommun, is part of Västra Götaland in Sweden. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Skara keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:21 AM and sets around 09:00 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Skara price in Swedish krona (SEK), written with the symbol kr. Check live rates on our Skara currency page.
Skara is about 115 km Southwest of Gothenburg, the capital of Västra Götaland. See cities near Skara for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Skara lands you closest to Fossby, Norway, about 137 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Skara sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
