Current Date And Time In Raron, Switzerland
Monday, 10 August 2026
02:53:39 CEST
State: Valais
Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 1,944
District: Raron District
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Raron, 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 Raron — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Raron | |
| District / County | Raron District | |
| State | Valais | |
| Country | Switzerland | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 1,944 | |
| Area | 30.26 km² (11.68 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Valais | #37 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 | 644 | |
| In Feet | 2,113 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 46.31 | |
| Longitude | 7.8 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 46.312° N 7.8° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 46° 18' 43" N 7° 48' 1" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 46° 18.72' N 7° 48.02' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Valais Capital | 35 km West-Southwest of Sion | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Trasquera, Italy (34 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:19 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:48 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 28m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 3942 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Zurich |
Raron is a city situated in Valais, Switzerland, within Europe. It falls under Raron District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Raron 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 Raron pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 644 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Raron on the map
Raron 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 Raron 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. › Raron exchange rates
To ring a number in Raron 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 Raron and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Raron ranks #37 of 88 cities in Valais. It lies about 35 km West-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 Raron
Raron has a recorded population of approximately 1,944 people. That places it #37 of 88 cities with population data in Valais. Browse more cities in Valais for comparison.
Raron spans approximately 30.26 square kilometers (11.68 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Raron sits within Raron District, is part of Valais in Switzerland. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Raron keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:19 AM and sets around 08:48 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Raron price in Swiss franc (CHF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Raron currency page.
Raron is about 35 km West-Southwest of Sion, the capital of Valais. See cities near Raron for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Raron lands you closest to Trasquera, Italy, about 34 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Raron sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
