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Current Date And Time In Riddes, Switzerland

Tuesday, 11 August 2026
05:12:22 CEST
State: Valais
Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 2,213
District: Martigny District

🌎 Riddes, Valais, Switzerland – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Riddes, 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 Riddes — 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

Riddes, Valais Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameRiddes
District / CountyMartigny District
StateValais
CountrySwitzerland
ContinentEurope
Demographics & Area
Total Population2,213
Area23.90 km² (9.23 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Valais#33 of 88 cities with population data
Currency
NameSwiss Franc
Code ISO-4217CHF
SymbolFr
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+41
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.ch
Elevation
In Meter499
In Feet1,637
GPS Coordinates
Latitude46.17
Longitude7.22
Decimal Degrees (DD)46.173° N 7.224° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)46° 10' 22" N 7° 13' 25" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)46° 10.37' N 7° 13.42' E
Location Context
Distance to Valais Capital13 km East-Northeast of Sion
Nearest City in Another CountryChâtel, France (31 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+01:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)+02:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 06:23 AM
Sunset🌅 08:48 PM
Day Length14h 25m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code1908
Local Time Zone (IANA)Europe/Zurich

Riddes – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Riddes, Valais

Riddes is a city situated in Valais, Switzerland, within Europe. It falls under Martigny District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Riddes 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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Riddes

The latitude and longitude of Riddes pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 499 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Riddes on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Riddes

Riddes 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

💰 Currency Used in Riddes

Payments and pricing in Riddes 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. › Riddes exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Riddes

To ring a number in Riddes 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 Riddes and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Riddes's Standing Within Valais

By recorded population, Riddes ranks #33 of 88 cities in Valais. It lies about 13 km East-Northeast of Sion, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Valais market. › Cities near Riddes

📊 How This Riddes Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Riddes into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Riddes to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Valais market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Riddes. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Riddes

👥 What is the population of Riddes?

Riddes has a recorded population of approximately 2,213 people. That places it #33 of 88 cities with population data in Valais. Browse more cities in Valais for comparison.

📐 How large is Riddes in square kilometers?

Riddes spans approximately 23.90 square kilometers (9.23 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Riddes in?

Riddes sits within Martigny District, is part of Valais in Switzerland. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Riddes in?

Riddes keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:23 AM and sets around 08:48 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Riddes?

Businesses and shops in Riddes price in Swiss franc (CHF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Riddes currency page.

📍 How far is Riddes from the state capital?

Riddes is about 13 km East-Northeast of Sion, the capital of Valais. See cities near Riddes for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Riddes lands you closest to Châtel, France, about 31 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Riddes sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.