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Current Date And Time In Nanaimo, Canada

Tuesday, 11 August 2026
17:51:51 EDT
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 90,504
District: Regional District of Nanaimo

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Nanaimo, 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 Nanaimo — 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

Nanaimo, British Columbia Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameNanaimo
District / CountyRegional District of Nanaimo
StateBritish Columbia
CountryCanada
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population90,504
Area91.30 km² (35.25 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in British Columbia#16 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 Meter16
In Feet52
GPS Coordinates
Latitude49.17
Longitude-123.94
Decimal Degrees (DD)49.166° N 123.94° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)49° 9' 59" N 123° 56' 24" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)49° 9.98' N 123° 56.4' W
Location Context
Distance to British Columbia Capital92 km South-Southeast of Victoria
Nearest City in Another CountryPoint Roberts, United States (66 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-08:00 to -03:30
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-07:00 to -02:30
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 09:00 AM
Sunset🌅 11:40 PM
Day Length14h 39m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Vancouver
Founded / Incorporated1874-01-01

Nanaimo – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Nanaimo, British Columbia

Nanaimo 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 Nanaimo 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 Nanaimo

The latitude and longitude of Nanaimo pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 16 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Nanaimo on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Nanaimo

Nanaimo 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 Nanaimo

Payments and pricing in Nanaimo 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. › Nanaimo exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Nanaimo

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

📊 Nanaimo's Standing Within British Columbia

By recorded population, Nanaimo ranks #16 of 546 cities in British Columbia. It lies about 92 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 Nanaimo

📊 How This Nanaimo Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Nanaimo

👥 What is the population of Nanaimo?

Nanaimo has a recorded population of approximately 90,504 people. That places it #16 of 546 cities with population data in British Columbia. Browse more cities in British Columbia for comparison.

📐 How large is Nanaimo in square kilometers?

Nanaimo spans approximately 91.30 square kilometers (35.25 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Nanaimo in?

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

🕐 What time zone is Nanaimo in?

Nanaimo keeps UTC -08:00 to -03:30, moving to -07:00 to -02:30 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 09:00 AM and sets around 11:40 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Nanaimo?

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

📍 How far is Nanaimo from the state capital?

Nanaimo is about 92 km South-Southeast of Victoria, the capital of British Columbia. See cities near Nanaimo for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Nanaimo lands you closest to Point Roberts, United States, about 66 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Nanaimo sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.