
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Horgen, a city in Zurich, Switzerland in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Horgen — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Horgen | |
| District / County | Bezirk Horgen | |
| State | Zurich | |
| Country | Switzerland | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 22,662 | |
| Area | 30.75 km² (11.87 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Zurich | #15 of 548 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 | 415 | |
| In Feet | 1,362 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 47.26 | |
| Longitude | 8.6 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 47.26° N 8.598° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 47° 15' 35" N 8° 35' 52" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 47° 15.59' N 8° 35.87' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Zurich Capital | 12 km North-Northwest of Zurich | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Hohentengen, Germany (37 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:18 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:42 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 24m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 8810 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Zurich | |
| Founded / Incorporated | -3399-01-01 |
Horgen is a city situated in Zurich, Switzerland, within Europe. It falls under Bezirk Horgen, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Horgen 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 Zurich
The latitude and longitude of Horgen pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 415 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Horgen on the map
Horgen 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 Horgen 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. › Horgen exchange rates
To ring a number in Horgen 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 Horgen and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Horgen ranks #15 of 548 cities in Zurich. It lies about 12 km North-Northwest of Zurich, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Zurich market. › Cities near Horgen
Horgen has a recorded population of approximately 22,662 people. That places it #15 of 548 cities with population data in Zurich. Browse more cities in Zurich for comparison.
Horgen spans approximately 30.75 square kilometers (11.87 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Horgen sits within Bezirk Horgen, is part of Zurich in Switzerland. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Horgen keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:18 AM and sets around 08:42 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Horgen price in Swiss franc (CHF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Horgen currency page.
Horgen is about 12 km North-Northwest of Zurich, the capital of Zurich. See cities near Horgen for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Horgen lands you closest to Hohentengen, Germany, about 37 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Horgen sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.