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Besançon
City · France · Bourgogne
Besançon is a major city in Bourgogne, France, with a population of about 128,426. The local time zone is Europe/Paris (UTC+2).
Weather now
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Sunrise / Sunset
05:41–21:36
Climate type
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Population: 128,426
01Map
Coordinates47.2488, 6.0182
Coordinates (DMS)47°14′56″N, 6°01′05″E
Elevation300 m
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Also known as: Becoinson, Beisangsong, Besancao, Besancon, Besanson, Besanzon, Besanzone, Besanzón
02Daylight by month
8.7J
10F
11.6M
13.4A
14.9M
15.7J
15.4J
14.1A
12.3S
10.6O
9.1N
8.3D
Longest day in Jun (15.7 h), shortest in Dec (8.3 h).
03Nearby places
École-Valentin2,295
↖ 3.3 km away
Pirey1,504
← 4.3 km away
Beure1,430
↓ 4.8 km away
Morre1,227
↘ 5 km away
Montfaucon1,439
→ 5 km away
Miserey-Salines2,252
↖ 5.4 km away
Thise3,161
↗ 6.2 km away
Pouilley-les-Vignes1,869
← 6.3 km away
Châtillon-le-Duc1,926
↑ 6.3 km away
Serre-les-Sapins1,565
← 6.4 km away
04Climate
05Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Besançon in?
Besançon is in the Europe/Paris time zone (UTC+2). This offset is used for all local time in Besançon.
Where is Besançon located?
Besançon is located in Bourgogne, France. Its position is 47.2488, 6.0182.
What are the GPS coordinates of Besançon?
The geographic coordinates of Besançon are 47.2488, 6.0182 (47°14′56″N, 6°01′05″E). It sits at an elevation of about 300 m above sea level.
What is the population of Besançon?
Besançon has a population of about 128,426 people, according to GeoNames data.