
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Näfels, a city in Glarus, Switzerland in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Näfels — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Näfels | |
| District / County | Glarus | |
| State | Glarus | |
| Country | Switzerland | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 3,978 | |
| Area | 36.93 km² (14.26 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Glarus | #2 of 14 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 | 437 | |
| In Feet | 1,434 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 47.1 | |
| Longitude | 9.06 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 47.098° N 9.064° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 47° 5' 52" N 9° 3' 49" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 47° 5.86' N 9° 3.82' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Glarus Capital | 6 km South of Glarus | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Mäls, Liechtenstein (33 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:15 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:42 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 26m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 8752 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Zurich |
Näfels is a city situated in Glarus, Switzerland, within Europe. It falls under Glarus, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Näfels as a 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 Glarus
The latitude and longitude of Näfels pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 437 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Näfels on the map
Näfels 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 Näfels 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. › Näfels exchange rates
To ring a number in Näfels 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 Näfels and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Näfels ranks #2 of 14 cities in Glarus. It lies about 6 km South of Glarus, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Glarus market. › Cities near Näfels
Näfels has a recorded population of approximately 3,978 people. That places it #2 of 14 cities with population data in Glarus. Browse more cities in Glarus for comparison.
Näfels spans approximately 36.93 square kilometers (14.26 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Näfels sits within Glarus, is part of Glarus in Switzerland. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Näfels keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:15 AM and sets around 08:42 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Näfels price in Swiss franc (CHF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Näfels currency page.
Näfels is about 6 km South of Glarus, the capital of Glarus. See cities near Näfels for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Näfels lands you closest to Mäls, Liechtenstein, about 33 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Näfels sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.