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Current Date And Time In Penticton, Canada

Tuesday, 11 August 2026
17:51:29 EDT
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 33,761
District: Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Penticton, 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 Penticton — 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

Penticton, British Columbia Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NamePenticton
District / CountyRegional District of Okanagan-Similkameen
StateBritish Columbia
CountryCanada
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population33,761
Area42.10 km² (16.25 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in British Columbia#45 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 Meter357
In Feet1,171
GPS Coordinates
Latitude49.48
Longitude-119.59
Decimal Degrees (DD)49.481° N 119.586° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)49° 28' 50" N 119° 35' 9" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)49° 28.84' N 119° 35.15' W
Location Context
Distance to British Columbia Capital298 km West-Southwest of Victoria
Nearest City in Another CountryOroville, United States (61 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-08:00 to -03:30
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-07:00 to -02:30
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 08:42 AM
Sunset🌅 11:24 PM
Day Length14h 41m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP CodeV2A
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Vancouver
Founded / Incorporated1908-01-01

Penticton – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Penticton, British Columbia

Penticton is a city situated in British Columbia, Canada, within North America. It falls under Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Penticton 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 Penticton

The latitude and longitude of Penticton pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 357 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Penticton on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Penticton

Penticton 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 Penticton

Payments and pricing in Penticton 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. › Penticton exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Penticton

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

📊 Penticton's Standing Within British Columbia

By recorded population, Penticton ranks #45 of 546 cities in British Columbia. It lies about 298 km West-Southwest 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 Penticton

📊 How This Penticton Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Penticton 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 Penticton to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the British Columbia market.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Penticton

👥 What is the population of Penticton?

Penticton has a recorded population of approximately 33,761 people. That places it #45 of 546 cities with population data in British Columbia. Browse more cities in British Columbia for comparison.

📐 How large is Penticton in square kilometers?

Penticton spans approximately 42.10 square kilometers (16.25 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Penticton in?

Penticton sits within Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, is part of British Columbia in Canada. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Penticton in?

Penticton keeps UTC -08:00 to -03:30, moving to -07:00 to -02:30 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 08:42 AM and sets around 11:24 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Penticton?

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

📍 How far is Penticton from the state capital?

Penticton is about 298 km West-Southwest of Victoria, the capital of British Columbia. See cities near Penticton for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Penticton lands you closest to Oroville, United States, about 61 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Penticton sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.