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Current Date And Time In Sion, Switzerland

Saturday, 25 July 2026
17:08:35 CEST
State: Valais
Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)

✈️ Sion, Valais, Switzerland - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Sion, Valais, Switzerland using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Sion.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Sion with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Sion — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Switzerland, which includes Sion, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Switzerland before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Switzerland's time zone +01:00, country calling code +41 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .CH. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Sion.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+01:00
📞 Country Calling Code+41
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.CH

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Switzerland — police 117, ambulance 144, fire brigade 118. Store these in your phone before you reach Sion. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Sion.

🚔
Police
117
🚑
Ambulance
144
🚒
Fire
118

📊 Switzerland At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Switzerland — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.962
Very high
👤
Life Expectancy
84.4
years
💰
GDP Per Capita
$103,998
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
4.9%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Switzerland development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Sion for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Sion
Regional Airport • SIR
Sion Airport
Sion, CH
3
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Sion's exact coordinates, or Sion's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Sion From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Sion to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Paris (France)476 km296 mi~ 1h 19m
London (United Kingdom)802 km498 mi~ 1h 42m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)4,821 km2,996 mi~ 6h 25m
New York (United States)6,299 km3,914 mi~ 8h 10m
Toronto (Canada)6,472 km4,021 mi~ 8h 22m
Los Angeles (United States)9,557 km5,938 mi~ 12h
Tokyo (Japan)9,733 km6,048 mi~ 12h 12m
Singapore (Singapore)10,395 km6,459 mi~ 12h 59m
Sydney (Australia)16,682 km10,366 mi~ 20h 23m
Auckland (New Zealand)18,539 km11,520 mi~ 22h 34m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Sion, Switzerland is set to Central European Summer Time (CEST) with a current offset of UTC +02:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Sion requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneCentral European Summer Time (CEST)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +02:00
📅 DST Observing StatusActive (Daylight Saving Time In Effect)
📅 DST Transition DatesObserved from March 29 (02:00) to October 25 (03:00).
🕒 Current Local Time5:08 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

💱 Money In Sion — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Sion is the Swiss franc (CHF), written as Fr. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
Fr 0.8186
CHF
€ 1 Euro
Fr 0.9313
CHF
£ 1 British Pound
Fr 1.09
CHF
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
Fr 0.5714
CHF
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
Fr 0.5804
CHF

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Sion

Knowing which languages are used in Sion helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
GermanFrenchItalianRomansh

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Sion. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Sitten (Valais, Switzerland)0 mi1 kmSSW
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Savièse (Valais, Switzerland)1 mi2 kmNNW
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Grimisuat (Valais, Switzerland)2 mi3 kmNNE
⬆️
Vex (Valais, Switzerland)2 mi4 kmSE
⬆️
Conthey (Valais, Switzerland)3 mi5 kmWSW
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Sion

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Sion is the Colosseum (Italy), about 633 km away. Straight-line distances from Sion to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
ColosseumRome, Italy633 km393 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan2,996 km1,862 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India6,423 km3,991 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China8,073 km5,016 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico8,801 km5,469 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil9,222 km5,730 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru10,303 km6,402 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Sion shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Valais and Switzerland. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Valais Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Valais, including major hub cities.
✈️ Switzerland Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Switzerland.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Sion, Switzerland runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type C/J socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Sion and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Sion.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
JType J: Two round pins + offset grounding pin
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🧭 Sion's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Sion

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Sion. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Sion — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Sion

Sion keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Switzerland. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Sion

The closest airport to Sion is Sion Airport (SIR), about 3 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Sion From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Sion needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Sion gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Sion

Sion rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Sion — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Sion

ℹ️ Sion OverviewSee the full profile of Sion — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Sion MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Sion for distance and direction.
💰 Sion CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Sion

What side of the road do people drive on in Sion?

Sion, like the rest of Switzerland, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Sion use?

Sion runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type C/J sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Sion?

In Sion, reach police on 117, ambulance on 144, fire brigade on 118. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Sion?

Sion Airport (SIR) is the nearest airport to Sion, about 3 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Sion in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Sion runs on Central European Summer Time (UTC +01:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Sion?

Sion shares the official and regional languages of Valais and Switzerland — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Sion?

No — Sion uses the Swiss franc (CHF), symbol Fr. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Sion currency page for live rates.