Current Date And Time In Skövde, Sweden
Friday, 14 August 2026
17:12:11 CEST
State: Västra Götaland
Currency: Swedish Krona (SEK)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 36,842
District: Skövde Kommun
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Skövde, 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 Skövde — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Skövde | |
| District / County | Skövde Kommun | |
| State | Västra Götaland | |
| Country | Sweden | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 36,842 | |
| Area | 22.11 km² (8.54 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Västra Götaland | #5 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 | 152 | |
| In Feet | 499 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 58.39 | |
| Longitude | 13.85 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 58.391° N 13.845° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 58° 23' 28" N 13° 50' 42" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 58° 23.47' N 13° 50.7' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Västra Götaland Capital | 134 km West-Southwest of Gothenburg | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Fossby, Norway (154 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:22 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:56 PM | |
| Day Length | 15h 34m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Stockholm |
Skövde is a city situated in Västra Götaland, Sweden, within Europe. It falls under Skövde Kommun, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Skövde 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 Skövde pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 152 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Skövde on the map
Skövde 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 Skövde 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. › Skövde exchange rates
To ring a number in Skövde 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 Skövde and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Skövde ranks #5 of 213 cities in Västra Götaland. It lies about 134 km West-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 Skövde
Skövde has a recorded population of approximately 36,842 people. That places it #5 of 213 cities with population data in Västra Götaland. Browse more cities in Västra Götaland for comparison.
Skövde spans approximately 22.11 square kilometers (8.54 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Skövde sits within Skövde Kommun, is part of Västra Götaland in Sweden. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Skövde keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:22 AM and sets around 08:56 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Skövde price in Swedish krona (SEK), written with the symbol kr. Check live rates on our Skövde currency page.
Skövde is about 134 km West-Southwest of Gothenburg, the capital of Västra Götaland. See cities near Skövde for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Skövde lands you closest to Fossby, Norway, about 154 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Skövde sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
