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Singles in Geneva

Members from Geneva and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.

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A few facts about Geneva

  • Geneva is one of the three largest cities in Switzerland, with about 200,000 inhabitants.
  • Geneva is also the centre of the region that shares its name.
  • Zurich, the largest city in Switzerland, is about 224 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Meyrin (6 km), Versoix (9 km) and Nyon (21 km).

Where to meet in Geneva

For a first meeting in Geneva, keep it simple: coffee in the centre, a walk in a park or along the main street, maybe a small concert. An hour is enough to know whether you want a second date.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Geneva

How far around Geneva can I search?

More than 740,000 people live within 50 km of Geneva, in 44 towns and cities including Annecy, Thonon-les-Bains and Annemasse. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Geneva free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Geneva or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Geneva real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Geneva?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Switzerland or abroad.

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