Current Date And Time In Giswil, Switzerland
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
10:37:46 CEST
State: Obwalden
Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 3,563
District: Obwalden
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Giswil, a city in Obwalden, Switzerland in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Giswil — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Giswil | |
| District / County | Obwalden | |
| State | Obwalden | |
| Country | Switzerland | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 3,563 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Obwalden | #6 of 7 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 | 488 | |
| In Feet | 1,601 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 46.83 | |
| Longitude | 8.18 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 46.833° N 8.181° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 46° 49' 60" N 8° 10' 50" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 46° 50' N 8° 10.84' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Obwalden Capital | 9 km Northeast of Sarnen | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Formazza, Italy (54 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:19 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:45 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 25m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Zurich |
Giswil is a city situated in Obwalden, Switzerland, within Europe. It falls under Obwalden, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Giswil 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 Obwalden
The latitude and longitude of Giswil pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 488 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Giswil on the map
Giswil 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 Giswil 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. › Giswil exchange rates
To ring a number in Giswil 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 Giswil and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Giswil ranks #6 of 7 cities in Obwalden. It lies about 9 km Northeast of Sarnen, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Obwalden market. › Cities near Giswil
Giswil has a recorded population of approximately 3,563 people. That places it #6 of 7 cities with population data in Obwalden. Browse more cities in Obwalden for comparison.
Giswil sits within Obwalden, is part of Obwalden in Switzerland. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Giswil keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:19 AM and sets around 08:45 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Giswil price in Swiss franc (CHF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Giswil currency page.
Giswil is about 9 km Northeast of Sarnen, the capital of Obwalden. See cities near Giswil for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Giswil lands you closest to Formazza, Italy, about 54 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Giswil sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
