Current Date And Time In Sachseln, Switzerland
Sunday, 09 August 2026
19:46:12 CEST
State: Obwalden
Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 4,511
District: Obwalden
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Sachseln, 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 Sachseln — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Sachseln | |
| District / County | Obwalden | |
| State | Obwalden | |
| Country | Switzerland | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 4,511 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Obwalden | #4 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 | 477 | |
| In Feet | 1,565 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 46.87 | |
| Longitude | 8.23 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 46.867° N 8.233° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 46° 52' 2" N 8° 14' 0" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 46° 52.03' N 8° 14.01' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Obwalden Capital | 3 km North-Northeast of Sarnen | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Formazza, Italy (56 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:15 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:49 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 34m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Zurich |
Sachseln is a city situated in Obwalden, Switzerland, within Europe. It falls under Obwalden, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Sachseln 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 Sachseln pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 477 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Sachseln on the map
Sachseln 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 Sachseln 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. › Sachseln exchange rates
To ring a number in Sachseln 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 Sachseln and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Sachseln ranks #4 of 7 cities in Obwalden. It lies about 3 km North-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 Sachseln
Sachseln has a recorded population of approximately 4,511 people. That places it #4 of 7 cities with population data in Obwalden. Browse more cities in Obwalden for comparison.
Sachseln sits within Obwalden, is part of Obwalden in Switzerland. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Sachseln keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:15 AM and sets around 08:49 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Sachseln price in Swiss franc (CHF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Sachseln currency page.
Sachseln is about 3 km North-Northeast of Sarnen, the capital of Obwalden. See cities near Sachseln for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Sachseln lands you closest to Formazza, Italy, about 56 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Sachseln sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
