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Current Date And Time In La Defense, France

Sunday, 26 July 2026
09:55:00 CEST
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 20,000
District: Hauts-de-Seine

🌎 La Defense, Île-de-France, France – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about La Defense, a city in Île-de-France, France in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for La Defense — 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

La Defense, Île-de-France Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameLa Defense
District / CountyHauts-de-Seine
StateÎle-de-France
CountryFrance
ContinentEurope
Demographics & Area
Total Population20,000
Area14.00 km² (5.41 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeSection of Populated Place
Population Rank in Île-de-France#199 of 999 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 Meter53
In Feet174
GPS Coordinates
Latitude48.89
Longitude2.24
Decimal Degrees (DD)48.892° N 2.239° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)48° 53' 31" N 2° 14' 20" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)48° 53.52' N 2° 14.33' E
Location Context
Distance to Île-de-France Capital9 km East-Southeast of Paris
Nearest City in Another CountryMomignies, Belgium (188 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+01:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)+02:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 06:14 AM
Sunset🌅 09:40 PM
Day Length15h 25m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code92
Local Time Zone (IANA)Europe/Paris
Founded / Incorporated1958-01-01

La Defense – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About La Defense, Île-de-France

La Defense is a city situated in Île-de-France, France, within Europe. It falls under Hauts-de-Seine, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies La Defense as a Section of 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 Île-de-France

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of La Defense

The latitude and longitude of La Defense pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 53 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open La Defense on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in La Defense

La Defense 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 La Defense

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

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for La Defense

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

📊 La Defense's Standing Within Île-de-France

By recorded population, La Defense ranks #199 of 999 cities in Île-de-France. It lies about 9 km East-Southeast of Paris, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Île-de-France market. › Cities near La Defense

📊 How This La Defense Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of La Defense 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 La Defense to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Île-de-France market.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About La Defense

👥 What is the population of La Defense?

La Defense has a recorded population of approximately 20,000 people. That places it #199 of 999 cities with population data in Île-de-France. Browse more cities in Île-de-France for comparison.

📐 How large is La Defense in square kilometers?

La Defense spans approximately 14.00 square kilometers (5.41 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is La Defense in?

La Defense sits within Hauts-de-Seine, is part of Île-de-France in France. It is classified as a Section of Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is La Defense in?

La Defense keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:14 AM and sets around 09:40 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in La Defense?

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

📍 How far is La Defense from the state capital?

La Defense is about 9 km East-Southeast of Paris, the capital of Île-de-France. See cities near La Defense for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from La Defense lands you closest to Momignies, Belgium, about 188 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close La Defense sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.