48° 51' 12.3" N, 2° 20' 55.7" E
Located in Western Europe, France is positioned in the Northern Hemisphere and shares borders with several countries including Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, and Monaco. Its geographic centroid is approximately at 48.85° N latitude and 2.35° E longitude, giving it a generally hexagonal shape. Individuals may seek out coordinates in France for various purposes, such as utilizing geocoding applications, enhancing navigation systems, or conducting mapping projects. Understanding the country's coordinates is also vital for time zone planning, as France operates under Central European Time (CET) and Central European Summer Time (CEST).
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | 48.853410 | 2.348800 | 2,138,551 |
| Marseille | 43.296950 | 5.381070 | 877,215 |
| Lyon | 45.749060 | 4.847890 | 520,774 |
| Toulouse | 43.604260 | 1.443670 | 511,684 |
| Nice | 43.703130 | 7.266080 | 342,669 |
| Nantes | 47.217250 | -1.553360 | 325,070 |
| Marne La Vallée | 48.835840 | 2.642410 | 318,325 |
| Strasbourg | 48.583920 | 7.745530 | 274,845 |
| Bordeaux | 44.841240 | -0.580460 | 265,328 |
| Montpellier | 43.610930 | 3.876350 | 248,252 |
| Lille | 50.633910 | 3.055120 | 238,695 |
| Rennes | 48.111090 | -1.674310 | 227,830 |
| Reims | 49.265260 | 4.028530 | 196,565 |
| Le Havre | 49.493460 | 0.107850 | 185,972 |
| Cergy-Pontoise | 49.038940 | 2.078050 | 183,430 |
| Paris 13e Arrondissement | 48.826200 | 2.359860 | 177,833 |
| Saint-Étienne | 45.433890 | 4.390000 | 176,280 |
| Toulon | 43.124420 | 5.928360 | 168,701 |
| Angers | 47.471560 | -0.552020 | 168,279 |
| Dijon | 47.313440 | 5.013910 | 159,941 |
France is situated in Europe. Its coordinates are read in degrees of latitude and longitude, with the geographic centroid being approximately 48.85° N (latitude) and 2.35° E (longitude).
France primarily operates on Central European Time (CET), which is UTC+1, and Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+2 during daylight saving time. Its longitudinal position influences the local time observed throughout the country.
You can pinpoint cities or sub-regions within France by entering their names or coordinates in the search function on the country page. This will yield precise geographic locations and additional information about those areas.