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Montpellier, Occitanie, France – France Flag

Current Date And Time In Montpellier, France

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
18:22:20 CEST
State: Occitanie
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 248,252
District: Hérault

🌎 Montpellier, Occitanie, France – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Montpellier, a city in Occitanie, France in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Montpellier — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Montpellier, Occitanie Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameMontpellier
District / CountyHérault
StateOccitanie
CountryFrance
ContinentEurope
Demographics & Area
Total Population248,252
Area56.88 km² (21.96 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Occitanie#2 of 1415 cities with population data
Currency
NameEuro
Code ISO-4217EUR
Symbol
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+33
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.fr
Elevation
In Meter55
In Feet180
GPS Coordinates
Latitude43.61
Longitude3.88
Decimal Degrees (DD)43.611° N 3.876° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)43° 36' 39" N 3° 52' 35" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)43° 36.66' N 3° 52.58' E
Location Context
Distance to Occitanie Capital196 km West of Toulouse
Nearest City in Another CountryPortbou, Spain (144 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+01:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)+02:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 06:44 AM
Sunset🌅 08:54 PM
Day Length14h 10m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code34090
Local Time Zone (IANA)Europe/Paris

Montpellier – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Montpellier, Occitanie

Montpellier is a city situated in Occitanie, France, within Europe. It falls under Hérault, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Montpellier as a 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 Occitanie

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Montpellier

The latitude and longitude of Montpellier pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 55 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Montpellier on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Montpellier

Montpellier 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

💰 Currency Used in Montpellier

Payments and pricing in Montpellier run on Euro (EUR), shown with the symbol . Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Montpellier exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Montpellier

To ring a number in Montpellier 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 Montpellier and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Montpellier's Standing Within Occitanie

By recorded population, Montpellier ranks #2 of 1415 cities in Occitanie. It lies about 196 km West of Toulouse, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Occitanie market. › Cities near Montpellier

📊 How This Montpellier Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Montpellier into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Montpellier to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Occitanie market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Montpellier. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Montpellier

👥 What is the population of Montpellier?

Montpellier has a recorded population of approximately 248,252 people. That places it #2 of 1415 cities with population data in Occitanie. Browse more cities in Occitanie for comparison.

📐 How large is Montpellier in square kilometers?

Montpellier spans approximately 56.88 square kilometers (21.96 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Montpellier in?

Montpellier sits within Hérault, is part of Occitanie in France. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Montpellier in?

Montpellier keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:44 AM and sets around 08:54 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Montpellier?

Businesses and shops in Montpellier price in Euro (EUR), written with the symbol . Check live rates on our Montpellier currency page.

📍 How far is Montpellier from the state capital?

Montpellier is about 196 km West of Toulouse, the capital of Occitanie. See cities near Montpellier for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Montpellier lands you closest to Portbou, Spain, about 144 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Montpellier sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.