
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Montreux, a city in Vaud, Switzerland in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Montreux — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Montreux | |
| District / County | Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut District | |
| State | Vaud | |
| Country | Switzerland | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 25,984 | |
| Area | 33.41 km² (12.90 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Vaud | #3 of 120 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 | 403 | |
| In Feet | 1,322 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 46.43 | |
| Longitude | 6.91 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 46.433° N 6.911° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 46° 25' 59" N 6° 54' 41" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 46° 25.98' N 6° 54.69' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Vaud Capital | 23 km West-Northwest of Lausanne | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Saint-Gingolph, France (10 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:25 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:49 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 23m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 1817 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Zurich |
Montreux is a city situated in Vaud, Switzerland, within Europe. It falls under Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Montreux 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 Vaud
The latitude and longitude of Montreux pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 403 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Montreux on the map
Montreux 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 Montreux 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. › Montreux exchange rates
To ring a number in Montreux 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 Montreux and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Montreux ranks #3 of 120 cities in Vaud. It lies about 23 km West-Northwest of Lausanne, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Vaud market. › Cities near Montreux
Montreux has a recorded population of approximately 25,984 people. That places it #3 of 120 cities with population data in Vaud. Browse more cities in Vaud for comparison.
Montreux spans approximately 33.41 square kilometers (12.90 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Montreux sits within Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut District, is part of Vaud in Switzerland. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Montreux keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:25 AM and sets around 08:49 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Montreux price in Swiss franc (CHF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Montreux currency page.
Montreux is about 23 km West-Northwest of Lausanne, the capital of Vaud. See cities near Montreux for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Montreux lands you closest to Saint-Gingolph, France, about 10 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Montreux sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.