
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Sankt Niklaus, 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 Sankt Niklaus — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Sankt Niklaus | |
| District / County | Visp District | |
| State | Valais | |
| Country | Switzerland | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 2,352 | |
| Area | 89.24 km² (34.46 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Valais | #29 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 | 1,115 | |
| In Feet | 3,658 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 46.18 | |
| Longitude | 7.8 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 46.177° N 7.803° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 46° 10' 38" N 7° 48' 13" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 46° 10.63' N 7° 48.21' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Valais Capital | 35 km West of Sion | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Macugnaga, Italy (26 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:20 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:48 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 27m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 3924 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Zurich |
Sankt Niklaus is a city situated in Valais, Switzerland, within Europe. It falls under Visp District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Sankt Niklaus 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 Sankt Niklaus pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,115 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Sankt Niklaus on the map
Sankt Niklaus 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 Sankt Niklaus 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. › Sankt Niklaus exchange rates
To ring a number in Sankt Niklaus 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 Sankt Niklaus and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Sankt Niklaus ranks #29 of 88 cities in Valais. It lies about 35 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 Sankt Niklaus
Sankt Niklaus has a recorded population of approximately 2,352 people. That places it #29 of 88 cities with population data in Valais. Browse more cities in Valais for comparison.
Sankt Niklaus spans approximately 89.24 square kilometers (34.46 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Sankt Niklaus sits within Visp District, is part of Valais in Switzerland. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Sankt Niklaus keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:20 AM and sets around 08:48 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Sankt Niklaus price in Swiss franc (CHF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Sankt Niklaus currency page.
Sankt Niklaus is about 35 km West of Sion, the capital of Valais. See cities near Sankt Niklaus for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Sankt Niklaus lands you closest to Macugnaga, Italy, about 26 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Sankt Niklaus sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.