
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Charleroi, a city in Wallonia, Belgium in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Charleroi — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Charleroi | |
| District / County | Province du Hainaut | |
| State | Wallonia | |
| Country | Belgium | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 200,132 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Wallonia | #1 of 1206 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Euro | |
| Code ISO-4217 | EUR | |
| Symbol | € | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +32 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .be | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 136 | |
| In Feet | 446 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 50.41 | |
| Longitude | 4.44 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 50.411° N 4.444° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 50° 24' 41" N 4° 26' 40" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 50° 24.68' N 4° 26.67' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Wallonia Capital | 31 km East-Northeast of Namur | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Jeumont, France (28 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:24 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 09:09 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 45m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 6000 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Brussels | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1666-09-03 |
Charleroi is a city situated in Wallonia, Belgium, within Europe. It falls under Province du Hainaut, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Charleroi as a Populated Place. 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 Wallonia
The latitude and longitude of Charleroi pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 136 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Charleroi on the map
Charleroi 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 Charleroi run on Euro (EUR), shown with the symbol €. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Charleroi exchange rates
To ring a number in Charleroi from outside Belgium, dial +32 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Charleroi and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Charleroi ranks #1 of 1206 cities in Wallonia. It lies about 31 km East-Northeast of Namur, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Wallonia market. › Cities near Charleroi
Charleroi has a recorded population of approximately 200,132 people. That places it #1 of 1206 cities with population data in Wallonia. Browse more cities in Wallonia for comparison.
Charleroi keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:24 AM and sets around 09:09 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Charleroi price in Euro (EUR), written with the symbol €. Check live rates on our Charleroi currency page.
Charleroi is about 31 km East-Northeast of Namur, the capital of Wallonia. See cities near Charleroi for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Charleroi lands you closest to Jeumont, France, about 28 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Charleroi sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.