Geographic position of Borås
Borås is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 57.7210° N, 12.9401° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 6,426 km (3,993 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 3,593 km (2,233 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 16,444 km (10,218 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 769 km (478 mi) east
Borås lies in the high-latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Borås
With a population of 71,700, Borås ranks as the 20th most populous city in Sweden, out of 109 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Borås
Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT / ESGG) is a major international airport located about 40 km (25 mi) from Borås.
Current local time at the airport is 19:17:53.
Daylight saving time changes in Borås
Borås uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Stockholm. The current local offset is UTC+2 / CEST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+1 / CET to UTC+2 / CEST.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+2 / CEST to UTC+1 / CET.
- The clock will be moved back from 03:00 to 02:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Borås
Business hours in Borås (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Dubai: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Borås
Compare time in Borås with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Borås in?
Borås follows the Europe/Stockholm time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Borås at UTC+2.
What time is it in Borås right now?
The current local time in Borås is 19:17:53 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Borås observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Borås is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Borås?
Borås is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Borås?
Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) is the nearest airport to Borås, located about 40 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:17:53.
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