Current Date And Time In Winterthur, Switzerland
Monday, 07 September 2026
12:50:59 CEST
State: Zurich
Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 111,840
District: Bezirk Winterthur
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Winterthur, 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 Winterthur — 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
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Winterthur | |
| District / County | Bezirk Winterthur | |
| State | Zurich | |
| Country | Switzerland | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 111,840 | |
| Area | 68.07 km² (26.28 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Zurich | #2 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 | 441 | |
| In Feet | 1,447 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 47.51 | |
| Longitude | 8.72 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 47.506° N 8.724° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 47° 30' 20" N 8° 43' 27" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 47° 30.34' N 8° 43.45' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Zurich Capital | 20 km Southwest of Zurich | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Lottstetten, Germany (18 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:50 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:55 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 5m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 8404 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Zurich |
Winterthur is a city situated in Zurich, Switzerland, within Europe. It falls under Bezirk Winterthur, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Winterthur 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 Winterthur pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 441 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Winterthur on the map
Winterthur 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 Winterthur 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. › Winterthur exchange rates
To ring a number in Winterthur 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 Winterthur and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Winterthur ranks #2 of 548 cities in Zurich. It lies about 20 km Southwest of Zurich, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Zurich market. › Cities near Winterthur
Winterthur has a recorded population of approximately 111,840 people. That places it #2 of 548 cities with population data in Zurich. Browse more cities in Zurich for comparison.
Winterthur spans approximately 68.07 square kilometers (26.28 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Winterthur sits within Bezirk Winterthur, is part of Zurich in Switzerland. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Winterthur keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:50 AM and sets around 07:55 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Winterthur price in Swiss franc (CHF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Winterthur currency page.
Winterthur is about 20 km Southwest of Zurich, the capital of Zurich. See cities near Winterthur for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Winterthur lands you closest to Lottstetten, Germany, about 18 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Winterthur sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
