Current Date And Time In Grande-Synthe, France
Friday, 14 August 2026
13:55:45 CEST
State: Hauts-de-France
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 23,213
District: Département du Nord
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Grande-Synthe, 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 Grande-Synthe — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Grande-Synthe | |
| District / County | Département du Nord | |
| State | Hauts-de-France | |
| Country | France | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 23,213 | |
| Area | 21.44 km² (8.28 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Hauts-de-France | #35 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 | 2 | |
| In Feet | 7 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 51.02 | |
| Longitude | 2.3 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 51.015° N 2.3° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 51° 0' 55" N 2° 17' 59" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 51° 0.92' N 2° 17.99' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Hauts-de-France Capital | 68 km Southeast of Lille | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Houtem, Belgium (22 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:34 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 09:16 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 41m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 59760 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Paris |
Grande-Synthe 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 Grande-Synthe 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 Grande-Synthe pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 2 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Grande-Synthe on the map
Grande-Synthe 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 Grande-Synthe run on Euro (EUR), shown with the symbol €. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Grande-Synthe exchange rates
To ring a number in Grande-Synthe 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 Grande-Synthe and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Grande-Synthe ranks #35 of 1577 cities in Hauts-de-France. It lies about 68 km Southeast 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 Grande-Synthe
Grande-Synthe has a recorded population of approximately 23,213 people. That places it #35 of 1577 cities with population data in Hauts-de-France. Browse more cities in Hauts-de-France for comparison.
Grande-Synthe spans approximately 21.44 square kilometers (8.28 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Grande-Synthe sits within Département du Nord, is part of Hauts-de-France in France. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Grande-Synthe keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:34 AM and sets around 09:16 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Grande-Synthe price in Euro (EUR), written with the symbol €. Check live rates on our Grande-Synthe currency page.
Grande-Synthe is about 68 km Southeast of Lille, the capital of Hauts-de-France. See cities near Grande-Synthe for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Grande-Synthe lands you closest to Houtem, Belgium, about 22 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Grande-Synthe sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
