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Departure Bay, British Columbia, Canada – Canada Flag

Current Date And Time In Departure Bay, Canada

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
00:49:35 EDT
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 6,540
District: Regional District of Nanaimo

🌎 Departure Bay, British Columbia, Canada – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Departure Bay, a city in British Columbia, Canada in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Departure Bay — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Departure Bay, British Columbia Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameDeparture Bay
District / CountyRegional District of Nanaimo
StateBritish Columbia
CountryCanada
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population6,540
Ranking & Classification
City TypeSection of Populated Place
Population Rank in British Columbia#225 of 546 cities with population data
Currency
NameCanadian Dollar
Code ISO-4217CAD
Symbol$
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+1
International Exit Prefix011
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.ca
Elevation
In Meter52
In Feet171
GPS Coordinates
Latitude49.2
Longitude-123.98
Decimal Degrees (DD)49.202° N 123.976° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)49° 12' 7" N 123° 58' 34" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)49° 12.12' N 123° 58.57' W
Location Context
Distance to British Columbia Capital97 km South-Southeast of Victoria
Nearest City in Another CountryPoint Roberts, United States (70 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-08:00 to -03:30
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-07:00 to -02:30
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 09:02 AM
Sunset🌅 11:39 PM
Day Length14h 36m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Vancouver

Departure Bay – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Departure Bay, British Columbia

Departure Bay is a city situated in British Columbia, Canada, within North America. It falls under Regional District of Nanaimo, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Departure Bay as a Section of Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in British Columbia

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Departure Bay

The latitude and longitude of Departure Bay pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 52 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Departure Bay on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Departure Bay

Departure Bay runs on UTC -08:00 to -03:30, shifting to -07:00 to -02:30 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries

💰 Currency Used in Departure Bay

Payments and pricing in Departure Bay run on Canadian Dollar (CAD), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Departure Bay exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Departure Bay

To ring a number in Departure Bay from outside Canada, dial +1 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Departure Bay and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Departure Bay's Standing Within British Columbia

By recorded population, Departure Bay ranks #225 of 546 cities in British Columbia. It lies about 97 km South-Southeast of Victoria, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the British Columbia market. › Cities near Departure Bay

📊 How This Departure Bay Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Departure Bay into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Departure Bay to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the British Columbia market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Departure Bay. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Departure Bay

👥 What is the population of Departure Bay?

Departure Bay has a recorded population of approximately 6,540 people. That places it #225 of 546 cities with population data in British Columbia. Browse more cities in British Columbia for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Departure Bay in?

Departure Bay sits within Regional District of Nanaimo, is part of British Columbia in Canada. It is classified as a Section of Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Departure Bay in?

Departure Bay keeps UTC -08:00 to -03:30, moving to -07:00 to -02:30 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 09:02 AM and sets around 11:39 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Departure Bay?

Businesses and shops in Departure Bay price in Canadian dollar (CAD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Departure Bay currency page.

📍 How far is Departure Bay from the state capital?

Departure Bay is about 97 km South-Southeast of Victoria, the capital of British Columbia. See cities near Departure Bay for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Departure Bay lands you closest to Point Roberts, United States, about 70 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Departure Bay sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.