
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Valenciennes, 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 Valenciennes — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Valenciennes | |
| District / County | Département du Nord | |
| State | Hauts-de-France | |
| Country | France | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 44,821 | |
| Area | 13.82 km² (5.34 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Sub-District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Hauts-de-France | #13 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 | 29 | |
| In Feet | 95 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 50.36 | |
| Longitude | 3.53 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 50.359° N 3.525° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 50° 21' 33" N 3° 31' 30" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 50° 21.55' N 3° 31.5' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Hauts-de-France Capital | 45 km Northwest of Lille | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Angre, Belgium (12 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:31 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 09:09 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 37m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 59300 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Paris |
Valenciennes 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 Valenciennes 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 Valenciennes pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 29 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Valenciennes on the map
Valenciennes 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 Valenciennes run on Euro (EUR), shown with the symbol €. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Valenciennes exchange rates
To ring a number in Valenciennes 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 Valenciennes and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Valenciennes ranks #13 of 1577 cities in Hauts-de-France. It lies about 45 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 Valenciennes
Valenciennes has a recorded population of approximately 44,821 people. That places it #13 of 1577 cities with population data in Hauts-de-France. Browse more cities in Hauts-de-France for comparison.
Valenciennes spans approximately 13.82 square kilometers (5.34 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Valenciennes sits within Département du Nord, is part of Hauts-de-France in France. It is classified as a Sub-District Headquarters.
Valenciennes keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:31 AM and sets around 09:09 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Valenciennes price in Euro (EUR), written with the symbol €. Check live rates on our Valenciennes currency page.
Valenciennes is about 45 km Northwest of Lille, the capital of Hauts-de-France. See cities near Valenciennes for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Valenciennes lands you closest to Angre, Belgium, about 12 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Valenciennes sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.