Current Date And Time In Locarno, Switzerland
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
23:35:31 CEST
State: Ticino
Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 15,824
District: Locarno District
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Locarno, a city in Ticino, Switzerland in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Locarno — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Locarno | |
| District / County | Locarno District | |
| State | Ticino | |
| Country | Switzerland | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 15,824 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Ticino | #3 of 82 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 | 206 | |
| In Feet | 676 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 46.17 | |
| Longitude | 8.8 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 46.171° N 8.8° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 46° 10' 15" N 8° 47' 58" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 46° 10.25' N 8° 47.97' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Ticino Capital | 17 km East of Bellinzona | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Pino sulla Sponda del Lago Maggiore, Italy (9 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:17 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:42 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 25m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Zurich |
Locarno is a city situated in Ticino, Switzerland, within Europe. It falls under Locarno District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Locarno as a District Headquarters. 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 Ticino
The latitude and longitude of Locarno pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 206 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Locarno on the map
Locarno 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 Locarno 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. › Locarno exchange rates
To ring a number in Locarno 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 Locarno and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Locarno ranks #3 of 82 cities in Ticino. It lies about 17 km East of Bellinzona, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Ticino market. › Cities near Locarno
Locarno has a recorded population of approximately 15,824 people. That places it #3 of 82 cities with population data in Ticino. Browse more cities in Ticino for comparison.
Locarno sits within Locarno District, is part of Ticino in Switzerland. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Locarno keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:17 AM and sets around 08:42 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Locarno price in Swiss franc (CHF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Locarno currency page.
Locarno is about 17 km East of Bellinzona, the capital of Ticino. See cities near Locarno for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Locarno lands you closest to Pino sulla Sponda del Lago Maggiore, Italy, about 9 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Locarno sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
