
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Chartres, a city in Centre-Val de Loire, France in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Chartres — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Chartres | |
| District / County | Eure-et-Loir | |
| State | Centre-Val de Loire | |
| Country | France | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 43,838 | |
| Area | 16.85 km² (6.51 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Centre-Val de Loire | #6 of 876 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 | 158 | |
| In Feet | 518 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 48.45 | |
| Longitude | 1.49 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 48.447° N 1.489° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 48° 26' 49" N 1° 29' 21" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 48° 26.81' N 1° 29.36' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Centre-Val de Loire Capital | 68 km South-Southeast of Orléans | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Momignies, Belgium (262 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:40 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 09:17 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 36m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 28000 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Paris |
Chartres is a city situated in Centre-Val de Loire, France, within Europe. It falls under Eure-et-Loir, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Chartres 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 Centre-Val de Loire
The latitude and longitude of Chartres pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 158 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Chartres on the map
Chartres 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 Chartres run on Euro (EUR), shown with the symbol €. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Chartres exchange rates
To ring a number in Chartres 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 Chartres and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Chartres ranks #6 of 876 cities in Centre-Val de Loire. It lies about 68 km South-Southeast of Orléans, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Centre-Val de Loire market. › Cities near Chartres
Chartres has a recorded population of approximately 43,838 people. That places it #6 of 876 cities with population data in Centre-Val de Loire. Browse more cities in Centre-Val de Loire for comparison.
Chartres spans approximately 16.85 square kilometers (6.51 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Chartres sits within Eure-et-Loir, is part of Centre-Val de Loire in France. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Chartres keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:40 AM and sets around 09:17 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Chartres price in Euro (EUR), written with the symbol €. Check live rates on our Chartres currency page.
Chartres is about 68 km South-Southeast of Orléans, the capital of Centre-Val de Loire. See cities near Chartres for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Chartres lands you closest to Momignies, Belgium, about 262 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Chartres sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.