Current Date And Time In Brig, Switzerland
Monday, 10 August 2026
00:49:31 CEST
State: Valais
Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 5,000
District: Brig District
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Brig, a city in Valais, Switzerland in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Brig — 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 | Brig | |
| District / County | Brig District | |
| State | Valais | |
| Country | Switzerland | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 5,000 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Valais | #15 of 88 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 | 680 | |
| In Feet | 2,231 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 46.32 | |
| Longitude | 7.98 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 46.317° N 7.983° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 46° 19' 0" N 7° 58' 60" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 46° 19' N 7° 59' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Valais Capital | 49 km West of Sion | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Trasquera, Italy (21 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:19 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:47 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 28m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Zurich |
Brig is a city situated in Valais, Switzerland, within Europe. It falls under Brig District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Brig 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 Valais
The latitude and longitude of Brig pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 680 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Brig on the map
Brig 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 Brig 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. › Brig exchange rates
To ring a number in Brig 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 Brig and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Brig ranks #15 of 88 cities in Valais. It lies about 49 km West of Sion, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Valais market. › Cities near Brig
Brig has a recorded population of approximately 5,000 people. That places it #15 of 88 cities with population data in Valais. Browse more cities in Valais for comparison.
Brig sits within Brig District, is part of Valais in Switzerland. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Brig keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:19 AM and sets around 08:47 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Brig price in Swiss franc (CHF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Brig currency page.
Brig is about 49 km West of Sion, the capital of Valais. See cities near Brig for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Brig lands you closest to Trasquera, Italy, about 21 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Brig sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
