Current Date And Time In Lens, Switzerland
Monday, 10 August 2026
00:50:41 CEST
State: Valais
Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 3,497
District: Sierre District
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Lens, 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 Lens — 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 | Lens | |
| District / County | Sierre District | |
| State | Valais | |
| Country | Switzerland | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 3,497 | |
| Area | 13.90 km² (5.37 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Valais | #19 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 | 1,177 | |
| In Feet | 3,862 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 46.28 | |
| Longitude | 7.45 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 46.283° N 7.45° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 46° 16' 59" N 7° 26' 59" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 46° 16.98' N 7° 26.99' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Valais Capital | 9 km Southwest of Sion | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Breuil-Cervinia, Italy (41 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:21 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:49 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 28m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 1978 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Zurich |
Lens is a city situated in Valais, Switzerland, within Europe. It falls under Sierre District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Lens 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 Valais
The latitude and longitude of Lens pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,177 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Lens on the map
Lens 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 Lens 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. › Lens exchange rates
To ring a number in Lens 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 Lens and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Lens ranks #19 of 88 cities in Valais. It lies about 9 km Southwest of Sion, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Valais market. › Cities near Lens
Lens has a recorded population of approximately 3,497 people. That places it #19 of 88 cities with population data in Valais. Browse more cities in Valais for comparison.
Lens spans approximately 13.90 square kilometers (5.37 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Lens sits within Sierre District, is part of Valais in Switzerland. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Lens keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:21 AM and sets around 08:49 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Lens price in Swiss franc (CHF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Lens currency page.
Lens is about 9 km Southwest of Sion, the capital of Valais. See cities near Lens for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Lens lands you closest to Breuil-Cervinia, Italy, about 41 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Lens sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
