
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Bavay, a city in Hauts-de-France, France in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Bavay — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Bavay | |
| District / County | Département du Nord | |
| State | Hauts-de-France | |
| Country | France | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 3,414 | |
| Area | 10.12 km² (3.91 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Hauts-de-France | #319 of 1577 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 | 149 | |
| In Feet | 489 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 50.3 | |
| Longitude | 3.79 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 50.298° N 3.794° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 50° 17' 54" N 3° 47' 37" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 50° 17.9' N 3° 47.62' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Hauts-de-France Capital | 64 km Northwest of Lille | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Fayt-le-Franc, Belgium (7 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:29 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 09:10 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 40m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 59570 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Paris | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1946-11-15 |
Bavay is a city situated in Hauts-de-France, France, within Europe. It falls under Département du Nord, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Bavay 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 Hauts-de-France
The latitude and longitude of Bavay pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 149 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Bavay on the map
Bavay 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 Bavay run on Euro (EUR), shown with the symbol €. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Bavay exchange rates
To ring a number in Bavay 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 Bavay and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Bavay ranks #319 of 1577 cities in Hauts-de-France. It lies about 64 km Northwest of Lille, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Hauts-de-France market. › Cities near Bavay
Bavay has a recorded population of approximately 3,414 people. That places it #319 of 1577 cities with population data in Hauts-de-France. Browse more cities in Hauts-de-France for comparison.
Bavay spans approximately 10.12 square kilometers (3.91 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Bavay sits within Département du Nord, is part of Hauts-de-France in France. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Bavay keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:29 AM and sets around 09:10 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Bavay price in Euro (EUR), written with the symbol €. Check live rates on our Bavay currency page.
Bavay is about 64 km Northwest of Lille, the capital of Hauts-de-France. See cities near Bavay for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Bavay lands you closest to Fayt-le-Franc, Belgium, about 7 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Bavay sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.