Current Date And Time In Forbach, France
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Forbach, a city in Grand Est, France in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Forbach — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Forbach | |
| District / County | Moselle | |
| State | Grand Est | |
| Country | France | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 21,358 | |
| Area | 16.32 km² (6.30 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Sub-District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Grand Est | #24 of 1648 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 | 208 | |
| In Feet | 682 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 49.19 | |
| Longitude | 6.89 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 49.188° N 6.893° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 49° 11' 19" N 6° 53' 33" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 49° 11.31' N 6° 53.55' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Grand Est Capital | 92 km Southeast of Strasbourg | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Großrosseln, Germany (4 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:17 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:58 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 41m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 57600 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Paris |
Forbach is a city situated in Grand Est, France, within Europe. It falls under Moselle, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Forbach as a Sub-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 Grand Est
The latitude and longitude of Forbach pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 208 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Forbach on the map
Forbach 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 Forbach run on Euro (EUR), shown with the symbol €. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Forbach exchange rates
To ring a number in Forbach 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 Forbach and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Forbach ranks #24 of 1648 cities in Grand Est. It lies about 92 km Southeast of Strasbourg, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Grand Est market. › Cities near Forbach
Forbach has a recorded population of approximately 21,358 people. That places it #24 of 1648 cities with population data in Grand Est. Browse more cities in Grand Est for comparison.
Forbach spans approximately 16.32 square kilometers (6.30 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Forbach keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:17 AM and sets around 08:58 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Forbach price in Euro (EUR), written with the symbol €. Check live rates on our Forbach currency page.
Forbach is about 92 km Southeast of Strasbourg, the capital of Grand Est. See cities near Forbach for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Forbach lands you closest to Großrosseln, Germany, about 4 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Forbach sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
