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Current Date And Time In Switzerland

Thursday, 30 July 2026
21:45:17 CEST
Capital: Bern
Currency: Swiss franc (CHF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 8,903,243

🗺️ Map of Switzerland - Satellite View & Geographic Coordinates


Explore detailed interactive map of Switzerland featuring satellite imagery, geographic coordinates, regional boundaries and location intelligence. This comprehensive mapping tool provides accurate GPS positioning, territorial visualization and spatial data essential for business professionals, logistics planners, market researchers and location-based strategic decision-making.

Benefits for Professionals: Real-time satellite views • Accurate latitude/longitude coordinates • Regional state mapping • Proximity analysis • Business location intelligence • Logistics route planning • Market territory insights • Mobile-responsive interface • Strategic geographic data for regional proximity analysis and territorial divisions research

🌐 Geographic Coordinates of Switzerland

📍 LATITUDE
46.818°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
8.228°
East (E)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)46.8182° N8.2275° E
Signed Decimal Degrees46.81828.2275
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)46° 49' 5" N8° 13' 39" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)46° 49.0913' N8° 13.6507' E

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Switzerland Today

🔥 SUNRISE
06:04 AM
🌅 SUNSET
09:02 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
14h 58m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
01:33 PM
Calculated for today (30 Jul 2026) from Switzerland’s geographic center coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 Switzerland’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
5,212 km
(3,238 mi) • Switzerland's center is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DISTANCE FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
627 km
(389 mi) • Switzerland's center is in the eastern hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
46.818° S, 171.772° W
The point exactly opposite Switzerland's center through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Switzerland, you'd surface nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, about 491 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of Switzerland

📍 Location Details

CountrySwitzerland
ContinentEurope
CapitalBern
Country CodeCHE
Time Zone+01:00

📈 Area & Population

Population8,903,243
Area (km²)41,290.00 km²
Area (mi²)15,942.15 mi²
Pop. Density222.60 /km²
Elevation1,504 m / 4,934 ft

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Border Analysis

🗺️ Border & Territory Information

Land Borders: 5 countries
Geographic Status: 🏔️ Landlocked Country

📐 Geographic Size Analysis

Total Area: 41,277 km² (15,937 mi²)
🟢 Land: 39,997 km² (15,443 mi²) - 96.9%
🔵 Water: 1,280 km² (494 mi²) - 3.1%
🌍 World Share: 0.027% of Earth's land surface
🏆 Area Rank: #137 largest country in the world
👥 Population Rank: #101 of 249 countries worldwide
🌐 Regional Rank: #19 of 53 in Europe

✈️ Distance & Flight Time Calculator

Find the aerial distance from Switzerland to all neighboring countries — measured capital city to capital city using the Haversine great-circle formula (the shortest path across Earth's surface). Each row shows the straight-line distance in both kilometers (km) and miles (mi), plus an estimated flight time calculated at a standard commercial cruise speed of 900 km/h.

Use this Switzerland flight distance calculator to plan international travel, estimate fuel costs for charter flights, compare cross-border shipping routes and research how far Switzerland is from its neighbors. Click the 🗺️ map link on any row to view the route visually on Google Maps.

Neighboring CountryDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Flight TimeMap
Austria
Capital: Vienna
E484 km301 mi~ 32m🗺️ View
France
Capital: Paris
W465 km289 mi~ 31m🗺️ View
Germany
Capital: Berlin
N510 km317 mi~ 34m🗺️ View
Italy
Capital: Rome
SE649 km403 mi~ 43m🗺️ View
Liechtenstein
Capital: Vaduz
E108 km67 mi~ 7m🗺️ View

Note: Distances are calculated as straight-line (great circle) distances between capital cities. Actual flight routes and times may vary based on air traffic, wind conditions and routing.

📌 How Central Is Switzerland's Capital?

Bern → Geographic Center of Switzerland
62 km (39 mi)
Bern sits E of the country's geographic center • straight-line distance

🗺️ GPS Coordinates of Major States in Switzerland

Below are the precise geographic coordinates (latitude, longitude and elevation), plus straight-line distance from Bern, Switzerland's national capital, for the largest states/provinces in Switzerland. Use these coordinates for routing, location intelligence and GIS mapping.

State / RegionLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from National CapitalMap & Coords
Zurich47.3769° N8.5417° E408 m97 km🗺 View Map
Bern46.948° N7.4474° E546 m1 km🗺 View Map
Zurich46.5613° N6.5368° E445 m80 km🗺 View Map
Aargau47.3877° N8.2554° E476 m80 km🗺 View Map
Geneva46.2044° N6.1432° E372 m128 km🗺 View Map
Lucerne47.0502° N8.3093° E439 m68 km🗺 View Map
Zurich46.3317° N8.8005° E903 m124 km🗺 View Map
Valais46.1905° N7.5449° E2,477 m84 km🗺 View Map
Fribourg46.8065° N7.162° E587 m25 km🗺 View Map
Basel-Landschaft47.4418° N7.7644° E448 m61 km🗺 View Map

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Switzerland

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in Switzerland, along with each city's aerial distance from Bern, Switzerland's national capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.

City NameStateLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from National CapitalMap & Coords
ZürichZurich47.3667° N8.55° E429 m97 km🗺 View Map
GenevaGeneva46.2022° N6.1457° E400 m128 km🗺 View Map
BaselBasel-City47.5584° N7.5733° E279 m70 km🗺 View Map
LausanneVaud46.516° N6.6328° E453 m77 km🗺 View Map
BernBern46.9481° N7.4474° E549 m1 km🗺 View Map
WinterthurZurich47.5056° N8.7241° E441 m116 km🗺 View Map
LuzernLucerne47.0505° N8.3064° E437 m67 km🗺 View Map
Sankt GallenSaint Gallen47.4239° N9.3748° E684 m156 km🗺 View Map
LuganoTicino46.0101° N8.96° E284 m156 km🗺 View Map
Biel/BienneBern47.1371° N7.2461° E434 m26 km🗺 View Map
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🗺️ Complete Guide to Switzerland Map & Geographic Intelligence

📍 Understanding Switzerland Geography

The interactive map of Switzerland provides real-time satellite imagery combined with accurate geographic coordinates, enabling precise location intelligence for business professionals and strategic planners. This comprehensive mapping solution integrates territorial boundaries, regional divisions and GPS positioning data essential for logistics optimization, market territory analysis and location-based decision-making.

Geographic coordinates displayed include latitude and longitude values measured in decimal degrees, providing the exact center point of Switzerland's territory. These coordinates serve as critical reference data for GPS navigation systems, geographic information systems (GIS), spatial database management and location-based service development.

🎯 Business Applications of Switzerland Maps

  • Logistics Planning: Optimize shipping routes, warehouse locations and distribution networks across Switzerland
  • Market Territory Analysis: Define sales regions, analyze market coverage and identify expansion opportunities
  • Site Selection: Evaluate potential business locations using geographic intelligence and proximity data
  • Supply Chain Management: Track shipments, monitor transportation corridors and analyze delivery zones
  • Competitive Intelligence: Map competitor locations, analyze geographic market share and identify underserved areas
  • Risk Assessment: Evaluate geographic risk factors including natural hazards, political boundaries and infrastructure accessibility

🌐 Geographic Data & Coordinate Systems

The latitude and longitude coordinates presented on the Switzerland map utilize the WGS84 (World Geodetic System 1984) standard, ensuring compatibility with GPS devices, mapping software and international mapping platforms. Coordinates are displayed in decimal degrees format for precision and universal compatibility.

📊 Geographic Data Specifications:

  • Coordinate System: WGS84 (World Geodetic System 1984)
  • Format: Decimal Degrees (DD)
  • Precision: Up to 6 decimal places for meter-level accuracy
  • Hemisphere Indicators: N/S for latitude, E/W for longitude
  • Map Projection: Mercator projection for web mapping

💡 Strategic Location Intelligence

  • Regional Proximity: Analyze neighboring countries for cross-border business opportunities and trade corridors
  • State/Province Mapping: Understand internal territorial divisions for regional market strategies
  • Distance Calculations: Measure aerial distances between locations for logistics cost estimation
  • Timezone Alignment: Coordinate operations across regions considering time differences
  • Infrastructure Mapping: Identify major cities, transportation hubs and communication networks
  • Market Density Analysis: Visualize population centers and economic activity zones

💡 Pro Tip: Use the interactive map's zoom and pan features to explore specific regions of Switzerland. Click on neighboring countries to quickly access their geographic data for comparative territorial analysis and regional market research!

🌟 Key Features of Our Switzerland Mapping Solution

  • State/Region Access: Navigate to internal territorial divisions instantly
  • Free Geographic Data: No registration or payment required
  • Professional Tool: Ideal for business logistics, market research and strategic planning
  • Cross-Referenced Data: Links to population, timezone and national symbols data
  • API Integration Ready: Coordinates compatible with all major mapping platforms

Frequently Asked Questions About Switzerland Maps ❓

📍 What are the exact coordinates of Switzerland?

The geographic center of Switzerland is located at approximately 46.818° N (Latitude) and 8.228° E (Longitude). These coordinates use the WGS84 datum and provide the central reference point for geographic information systems and GPS navigation.

🗺️ How can I use Switzerland map data for business?

Business professionals use Switzerland mapping data for logistics optimization, market territory analysis, site selection, supply chain management and competitive intelligence. The geographic coordinates enable precise location tracking, while the interactive map helps visualize regional markets, transportation corridors and strategic business locations across Switzerland.

🌍 Which countries border Switzerland?

You can explore countries near Switzerland by clicking on our Nearby Countries section. The sidebar also displays Map Of Other Countries showing neighboring nations within close geographic proximity, perfect for analyzing regional trade opportunities and cross-border business strategies.

📊 Can I see states and regions within Switzerland?

Yes! Visit our Switzerland States & Regions page to explore internal territorial divisions including provinces, states and administrative regions. This data is essential for regional market segmentation, territory management and localized business strategies within Switzerland.

⏰ What timezone is Switzerland in?

Switzerland operates in UTC+01:00. For detailed timezone information, current local time and daylight saving time schedules, visit our Switzerland Profile page. Timezone data is critical for coordinating international business operations, scheduling meetings and planning logistics across regions.

📱 Is the Switzerland map mobile-friendly?

Absolutely! Our Switzerland interactive map is fully optimized for mobile devices including smartphones and tablets. The responsive design ensures perfect viewing on all screen sizes with touch-friendly controls for zoom, pan and navigation. Access critical geographic intelligence on-the-go for field operations, sales territory management and location-based decision-making.

🔍 What other geographic data is available for Switzerland?

Beyond maps, we provide comprehensive data for Switzerland including population statistics, land area measurements, GDP/economic indicators, currency exchange rates, timezone offsets, national symbols, capital city information, ISO country codes, dialing codes, internet domains and neighboring country analysis. Visit the Switzerland main profile for complete business intelligence data.

📊 What does the Geographic Profile of Switzerland show?

The Geographic Profile section summarizes Switzerland's key location facts in one place — continent, capital, country code and time zone, alongside population, total area in km² and mi², population density and elevation. It's a quick-reference snapshot for researchers, students and business users who need core geographic data without digging through multiple pages.

📍 Where can I find GPS coordinates for states and cities in Switzerland?

Scroll down to the GPS Coordinates of Major States and GPS Coordinates of Major Cities tables on this page. Both list the largest states/provinces and cities in Switzerland ranked by population, with precise latitude/longitude values and direct links to each location's own satellite map — useful for routing, GIS integration and location intelligence work.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in Switzerland today?

Today, measured from Switzerland's geographic center, sunrise is at 06:04 AM and sunset is at 09:02 PM, giving a day length of 14h 58m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above. Note that a large country may span several time zones or sunrise/sunset times depending on the region.

📍 How far is Switzerland from the Equator?

Switzerland's geographic center is approximately 5,212 km (3,238 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere, and about 627 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Switzerland?

The antipodal point of Switzerland's geographic center — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's core — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 491 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named place.

📌 How far is Switzerland's capital from the country's geographic center?

Bern sits approximately 62 km (39 mi) E of Switzerland's geographic center. See the capital centrality card above for the full figure.