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Current Date And Time In Nice, France

Friday, 14 August 2026
11:21:29 CEST
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 342,669
District: Alpes-Maritimes

🌎 Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Nice, a city in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Nice — 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

Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameNice
District / CountyAlpes-Maritimes
StateProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
CountryFrance
ContinentEurope
Demographics & Area
Total Population342,669
Area71.92 km² (27.77 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur#2 of 682 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 Meter25
In Feet82
GPS Coordinates
Latitude43.7
Longitude7.27
Decimal Degrees (DD)43.703° N 7.266° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)43° 42' 11" N 7° 15' 58" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)43° 42.19' N 7° 15.96' E
Location Context
Distance to Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Capital159 km West-Southwest of Marseille
Nearest City in Another CountryJardin Exotique, Monaco (12 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+01:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)+02:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 06:32 AM
Sunset🌅 08:38 PM
Day Length14h 5m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code06100
Local Time Zone (IANA)Europe/Paris

Nice – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Nice is a city situated in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, within Europe. It falls under Alpes-Maritimes, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Nice 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 Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Nice

The latitude and longitude of Nice pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 25 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Nice on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Nice

Nice 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 Nice

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

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Nice

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

📊 Nice's Standing Within Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

By recorded population, Nice ranks #2 of 682 cities in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. It lies about 159 km West-Southwest of Marseille, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur market. › Cities near Nice

📊 How This Nice Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Nice 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 Nice to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Nice. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Nice

👥 What is the population of Nice?

Nice has a recorded population of approximately 342,669 people. That places it #2 of 682 cities with population data in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. Browse more cities in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur for comparison.

📐 How large is Nice in square kilometers?

Nice spans approximately 71.92 square kilometers (27.77 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Nice in?

Nice sits within Alpes-Maritimes, is part of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in France. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Nice in?

Nice keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:32 AM and sets around 08:38 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Nice?

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

📍 How far is Nice from the state capital?

Nice is about 159 km West-Southwest of Marseille, the capital of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. See cities near Nice for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Nice lands you closest to Jardin Exotique, Monaco, about 12 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Nice sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.