Current Date And Time In Lens, France
Friday, 14 August 2026
16:23:28 CEST
State: Hauts-de-France
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 38,265
District: Pas-de-Calais
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Lens, 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 Lens — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Lens | |
| District / County | Pas-de-Calais | |
| State | Hauts-de-France | |
| Country | France | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 38,265 | |
| Area | 11.70 km² (4.52 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Sub-District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Hauts-de-France | #17 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 | 37 | |
| In Feet | 121 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 50.43 | |
| Longitude | 2.83 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 50.433° N 2.828° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 50° 25' 59" N 2° 49' 40" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 50° 25.98' N 2° 49.67' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Hauts-de-France Capital | 28 km Northeast of Lille | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Ploegsteert, Belgium (33 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:34 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 09:12 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 38m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 62300 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Paris |
Lens is a city situated in Hauts-de-France, France, within Europe. It falls under Pas-de-Calais, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Lens 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 Hauts-de-France
The latitude and longitude of Lens pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 37 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Lens on the map
Lens 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 Lens run on Euro (EUR), shown with the symbol €. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Lens exchange rates
To ring a number in Lens 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 Lens and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Lens ranks #17 of 1577 cities in Hauts-de-France. It lies about 28 km Northeast 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 Lens
Lens has a recorded population of approximately 38,265 people. That places it #17 of 1577 cities with population data in Hauts-de-France. Browse more cities in Hauts-de-France for comparison.
Lens spans approximately 11.70 square kilometers (4.52 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Lens sits within Pas-de-Calais, is part of Hauts-de-France in France. It is classified as a Sub-District Headquarters.
Lens keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:34 AM and sets around 09:12 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Lens price in Euro (EUR), written with the symbol €. Check live rates on our Lens currency page.
Lens is about 28 km Northeast of Lille, the capital of Hauts-de-France. See cities near Lens for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Lens lands you closest to Ploegsteert, Belgium, about 33 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Lens sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
