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James Bay, British Columbia, Canada – Canada Flag

Current Date And Time In James Bay, Canada

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
04:18:11 EDT
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 13,055
District: Capital Regional District

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about James 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 James 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

James Bay, British Columbia Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameJames Bay
District / CountyCapital Regional District
StateBritish Columbia
CountryCanada
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population13,055
Ranking & Classification
City TypeSection of Populated Place
Population Rank in British Columbia#125 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 Meter10
In Feet33
GPS Coordinates
Latitude48.42
Longitude-123.38
Decimal Degrees (DD)48.417° N 123.383° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)48° 25' 0" N 123° 22' 60" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)48° 25' N 123° 23' W
Location Context
Distance to British Columbia Capital3 km Northeast of Victoria
Nearest City in Another CountryFriday Harbor, United States (30 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🌅 11:34 PM
Day Length14h 32m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Vancouver

James Bay – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About James Bay, British Columbia

James Bay is a city situated in British Columbia, Canada, within North America. It falls under Capital Regional District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies James 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 James Bay

The latitude and longitude of James Bay pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 10 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open James Bay on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in James Bay

James 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 James Bay

Payments and pricing in James 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. › James Bay exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for James Bay

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

📊 James Bay's Standing Within British Columbia

By recorded population, James Bay ranks #125 of 546 cities in British Columbia. It lies about 3 km Northeast 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 James Bay

📊 How This James Bay Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About James Bay

👥 What is the population of James Bay?

James Bay has a recorded population of approximately 13,055 people. That places it #125 of 546 cities with population data in British Columbia. Browse more cities in British Columbia for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is James Bay in?

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

🕐 What time zone is James Bay in?

James 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 11:34 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in James Bay?

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

📍 How far is James Bay from the state capital?

James Bay is about 3 km Northeast of Victoria, the capital of British Columbia. See cities near James Bay for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from James Bay lands you closest to Friday Harbor, United States, about 30 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close James Bay sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.