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Current Date And Time In Fiľakovo, Slovakia

Monday, 27 July 2026
17:15:46 CEST
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 9,726
District: Okres Lučenec

✈️ Fiľakovo, Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Fiľakovo, Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Fiľakovo.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Fiľakovo with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Fiľakovo — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Slovakia, which includes Fiľakovo, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Slovakia before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Slovakia's time zone +01:00, country calling code +421 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .SK. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Fiľakovo.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+01:00
📞 Country Calling Code+421
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.SK

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Slovakia — police 158, ambulance 155, fire brigade 150. Store these in your phone before you reach Fiľakovo. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Fiľakovo.

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Police
158
🚑
Ambulance
155
🚒
Fire
150

📊 Slovakia At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Slovakia — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.848
Very high
👤
Life Expectancy
78.4
years
💰
GDP Per Capita
$25,993
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
5.4%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Slovakia development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Fiľakovo for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Fiľakovo
Regional Airport • SLD
Sliač Airport
Sliač, SK
65
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Fiľakovo's exact coordinates, or Banská Bystrica's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Fiľakovo From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Fiľakovo to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Paris (France)1,285 km798 mi~ 2h 16m
London (United Kingdom)1,469 km913 mi~ 2h 29m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)4,009 km2,491 mi~ 5h 28m
New York (United States)7,012 km4,357 mi~ 9h
Toronto (Canada)7,119 km4,423 mi~ 9h 07m
Tokyo (Japan)8,943 km5,557 mi~ 11h 16m
Singapore (Singapore)9,451 km5,873 mi~ 11h 52m
Los Angeles (United States)9,959 km6,188 mi~ 12h 28m
Sydney (Australia)15,721 km9,768 mi~ 19h 15m
Auckland (New Zealand)17,618 km10,947 mi~ 21h 29m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Fiľakovo, Slovakia is set to Central European Summer Time (CEST) with a current offset of UTC +02:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Fiľakovo requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneCentral European Summer Time (CEST)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +02:00
📅 DST Observing StatusActive (Daylight Saving Time In Effect)
📅 DST Transition DatesObserved from March 29 (02:00) to October 25 (03:00).
🕒 Current Local Time5:15 PM on Monday, July 27, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Fiľakovo to Major World Cities

It is currently 5:15 PM on Monday in Fiľakovo. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Fiľakovo right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Fiľakovo
New York (United States)Mon, 11:15 AM6h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Mon, 8:15 AM9h behind
Toronto (Canada)Mon, 11:15 AM6h behind
London (United Kingdom)Mon, 4:15 PM1h behind
Paris (France)Mon, 5:15 PMSame time
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Mon, 7:15 PM2h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Mon, 11:15 PM6h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Tue, 12:15 AM7h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Tue, 1:15 AM8h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Tue, 3:15 AM10h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Fiľakovo — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Fiľakovo is the Euro (EUR), written as . The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
€ 0.8792
EUR
£ 1 British Pound
€ 1.17
EUR
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
€ 0.6151
EUR
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
€ 0.6235
EUR

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 27, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Fiľakovo

Knowing which languages are used in Fiľakovo helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
SlovakBulgarianCzechPolishGermanRomaniRusyn Serbian Ukrainian

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Fiľakovo. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Karancsberény (Nógrád, Hungary)7 mi11 kmSSW
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Somoskőújfalu (Nógrád, Hungary)7 mi12 kmSouth (S)
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Lučenec (Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia)9 mi14 kmWNW
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Karancslapujtő (Nógrád, Hungary)9 mi15 kmSSW
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Karancskeszi (Nógrád, Hungary)9 mi15 kmSW
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Fiľakovo

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Fiľakovo is the Colosseum (Italy), about 913 km away. Straight-line distances from Fiľakovo to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
ColosseumRome, Italy913 km567 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan2,395 km1,488 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India5,477 km3,403 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China7,186 km4,465 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico9,580 km5,953 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil10,091 km6,270 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru11,269 km7,002 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Fiľakovo shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Banská Bystrica Region and Slovakia. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Banská Bystrica Region Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Banská Bystrica Region, including major hub cities.
✈️ Slovakia Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Slovakia.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Fiľakovo, Slovakia runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type C/E socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Fiľakovo and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Fiľakovo.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
EType E: Two round pins + hole
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🧭 Fiľakovo's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Fiľakovo

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Fiľakovo. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Fiľakovo — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Fiľakovo

Fiľakovo keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Slovakia. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Fiľakovo

The closest airport to Fiľakovo is Sliač Airport (SLD), about 65 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Fiľakovo From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Fiľakovo needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Fiľakovo gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Fiľakovo

Fiľakovo rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Fiľakovo — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Fiľakovo

ℹ️ Fiľakovo OverviewSee the full profile of Fiľakovo — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Fiľakovo MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Fiľakovo for distance and direction.
💰 Fiľakovo CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Fiľakovo

What side of the road do people drive on in Fiľakovo?

Fiľakovo, like the rest of Slovakia, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Fiľakovo use?

Fiľakovo runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type C/E sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Fiľakovo?

In Fiľakovo, reach police on 158, ambulance on 155, fire brigade on 150. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Fiľakovo?

Sliač Airport (SLD) is the nearest airport to Fiľakovo, about 65 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Fiľakovo in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Fiľakovo runs on Central European Summer Time (UTC +01:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Fiľakovo?

Fiľakovo shares the official and regional languages of Banská Bystrica Region and Slovakia — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Fiľakovo?

No — Fiľakovo uses the Euro (EUR), symbol . Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Fiľakovo currency page for live rates.