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Fernie, British Columbia, Canada – Canada Flag

Current Date And Time In Fernie, Canada

Tuesday, 11 August 2026
17:05:47 EDT
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 5,249
District: Regional District of East Kootenay

🌎 Fernie, British Columbia, Canada – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Fernie, 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 Fernie — 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

Fernie, British Columbia Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameFernie
District / CountyRegional District of East Kootenay
StateBritish Columbia
CountryCanada
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population5,249
Area13.50 km² (5.21 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in British Columbia#252 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 Meter996
In Feet3,268
GPS Coordinates
Latitude49.5
Longitude-115.07
Decimal Degrees (DD)49.5° N 115.069° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)49° 29' 60" N 115° 4' 7" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)49° 30' N 115° 4.12' W
Location Context
Distance to British Columbia Capital616 km West of Victoria
Nearest City in Another CountryEureka, United States (69 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-08:00 to -03:30
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-07:00 to -02:30
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 08:24 AM
Sunset🌅 11:06 PM
Day Length14h 41m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Edmonton
Founded / Incorporated1904-01-01

Fernie – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Fernie, British Columbia

Fernie is a city situated in British Columbia, Canada, within North America. It falls under Regional District of East Kootenay, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Fernie as a 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 Fernie

The latitude and longitude of Fernie pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 996 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Fernie on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Fernie

Fernie 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 Fernie

Payments and pricing in Fernie 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. › Fernie exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Fernie

To ring a number in Fernie 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 Fernie and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Fernie's Standing Within British Columbia

By recorded population, Fernie ranks #252 of 546 cities in British Columbia. It lies about 616 km West 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 Fernie

📊 How This Fernie Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Fernie 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 Fernie 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 Fernie. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Fernie

👥 What is the population of Fernie?

Fernie has a recorded population of approximately 5,249 people. That places it #252 of 546 cities with population data in British Columbia. Browse more cities in British Columbia for comparison.

📐 How large is Fernie in square kilometers?

Fernie spans approximately 13.50 square kilometers (5.21 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Fernie in?

Fernie sits within Regional District of East Kootenay, is part of British Columbia in Canada. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Fernie in?

Fernie keeps UTC -08:00 to -03:30, moving to -07:00 to -02:30 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 08:24 AM and sets around 11:06 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Fernie?

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

📍 How far is Fernie from the state capital?

Fernie is about 616 km West of Victoria, the capital of British Columbia. See cities near Fernie for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Fernie lands you closest to Eureka, United States, about 69 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Fernie sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.