Current Date And Time In Besançon, France
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
08:40:42 CEST
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Besançon, a city in Bourgogne, France in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Besançon — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Besançon | |
| District / County | Doubs | |
| State | Bourgogne | |
| Country | France | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 128,426 | |
| Area | 65.05 km² (25.12 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Bourgogne | #2 of 955 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Euro | |
| Code ISO-4217 | EUR | |
| Symbol | € | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +33 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .fr | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 300 | |
| In Feet | 984 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 47.25 | |
| Longitude | 6.02 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 47.249° N 6.018° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 47° 14' 56" N 6° 1' 5" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 47° 14.93' N 6° 1.09' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Bourgogne Capital | 76 km West of Dijon | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Les Verrières, Switzerland (52 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:27 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:54 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 27m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 25000 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Paris |
Besançon is a city situated in Bourgogne, France, within Europe. It falls under Doubs, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Besançon 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 Bourgogne
The latitude and longitude of Besançon pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 300 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Besançon on the map
Besançon 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 Besançon run on Euro (EUR), shown with the symbol €. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Besançon exchange rates
To ring a number in Besançon from outside France, dial +33 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Besançon and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Besançon ranks #2 of 955 cities in Bourgogne. It lies about 76 km West of Dijon, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Bourgogne market. › Cities near Besançon
Besançon has a recorded population of approximately 128,426 people. That places it #2 of 955 cities with population data in Bourgogne. Browse more cities in Bourgogne for comparison.
Besançon spans approximately 65.05 square kilometers (25.12 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Besançon keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:27 AM and sets around 08:54 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Besançon price in Euro (EUR), written with the symbol €. Check live rates on our Besançon currency page.
Besançon is about 76 km West of Dijon, the capital of Bourgogne. See cities near Besançon for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Besançon lands you closest to Les Verrières, Switzerland, about 52 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Besançon sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
