Latitude and Longitude of Switzerland
47° 22' 0.0" N, 8° 33' 0.0" E
Located in Europe, Switzerland is nestled in the heart of the continent, bordered by Germany to the north, France to the west, Italy to the south, and Austria and Liechtenstein to the east. Its geographic centroid is approximately 47.37° N latitude and 8.55° E longitude, giving it a central position within the European landmass. Individuals may seek coordinates for Switzerland for various purposes, such as geocoding applications, navigation systems, or mapping projects. Understanding its coordinates can also aid in planning activities that depend on time zones, as Switzerland operates on Central European Time (CET).
Switzerland Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 47.366670, 8.550000
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 47°22'0.0"N 8°33'0.0"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 47°22.000'N 8°33.000'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 32N 466023E 5246010N
- Geohash · base32 index
- u0qj6wcfv
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8FVC9H82+M26
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:47.366670,8.550000
Major Cities in Switzerland
Frequently Asked Questions
In which region and continent is Switzerland located, and how can I read its coordinates?
Switzerland is situated in Europe, bordered by several countries. Its coordinates, approximately 47.37° N latitude and 8.55° E longitude, can be read by identifying the latitude (north-south position) first, followed by the longitude (east-west position).
What is the time zone of Switzerland, and how does its longitude affect it?
Switzerland follows Central European Time (CET), which is UTC+1. Its longitudinal position means that local time is influenced by its geographical location within this time zone.
How can I find specific cities or regions within Switzerland using the country page?
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions in Switzerland, you can use the country page's coordinates search feature. Enter the coordinates of a specific location to retrieve detailed mapping information.