Current Date And Time In Aarau, Switzerland
Monday, 07 September 2026
14:32:48 CEST
State: Aargau
Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 21,503
District: Bezirk Aarau
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Aarau, a city in Aargau, Switzerland in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Aarau — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Aarau | |
| District / County | Bezirk Aarau | |
| State | Aargau | |
| Country | Switzerland | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 21,503 | |
| Area | 12.34 km² (4.76 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in Aargau | #1 of 124 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Swiss Franc | |
| Code ISO-4217 | CHF | |
| Symbol | Fr | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +41 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .ch | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 389 | |
| In Feet | 1,276 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 47.39 | |
| Longitude | 8.04 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 47.393° N 8.044° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 47° 23' 33" N 8° 2' 39" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 47° 23.55' N 8° 2.65' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Murg, Germany (18 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:53 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:58 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 5m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 5004 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Zurich | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1240-01-01 |
Aarau is a city situated in Aargau, Switzerland, within Europe. It falls under Bezirk Aarau, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Aarau as a State / Province Capital. 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 Aargau
The latitude and longitude of Aarau pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 389 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Aarau on the map
Aarau 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 Aarau run on Swiss Franc (CHF), shown with the symbol Fr. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Aarau exchange rates
To ring a number in Aarau from outside Switzerland, dial +41 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Aarau and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Aarau ranks #1 of 124 cities in Aargau. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Aargau market. › Cities near Aarau
Aarau has a recorded population of approximately 21,503 people. That places it #1 of 124 cities with population data in Aargau. Browse more cities in Aargau for comparison.
Aarau spans approximately 12.34 square kilometers (4.76 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Aarau sits within Bezirk Aarau, is part of Aargau in Switzerland. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.
Aarau keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:53 AM and sets around 07:58 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Aarau price in Swiss franc (CHF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Aarau currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Aarau lands you closest to Murg, Germany, about 18 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Aarau sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
