Current Date And Time In Powell River, Canada
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
03:28:15 EDT
State: British Columbia
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 13,157
District: Powell River Regional District
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Powell River, 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 Powell River — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Powell River | |
| District / County | Powell River Regional District | |
| State | British Columbia | |
| Country | Canada | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 13,157 | |
| Area | 28.91 km² (11.16 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in British Columbia | #122 of 546 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Canadian Dollar | |
| Code ISO-4217 | CAD | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +1 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 011 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .ca | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 41 | |
| In Feet | 135 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 49.83 | |
| Longitude | -124.52 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 49.833° N 124.524° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 49° 49' 58" N 124° 31' 25" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 49° 49.97' N 124° 31.42' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to British Columbia Capital | 177 km South-Southeast of Victoria | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Point Roberts, United States (141 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 | 🌅 11:43 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 40m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | V8A | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Vancouver | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1912-01-01 |
Powell River is a city situated in British Columbia, Canada, within North America. It falls under Powell River Regional District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Powell River 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
The latitude and longitude of Powell River pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 41 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Powell River on the map
Powell River 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
Payments and pricing in Powell River 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. › Powell River exchange rates
To ring a number in Powell River 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 Powell River and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Powell River ranks #122 of 546 cities in British Columbia. It lies about 177 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 Powell River
Powell River has a recorded population of approximately 13,157 people. That places it #122 of 546 cities with population data in British Columbia. Browse more cities in British Columbia for comparison.
Powell River spans approximately 28.91 square kilometers (11.16 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Powell River sits within Powell River Regional District, is part of British Columbia in Canada. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Powell River 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 11:43 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Powell River price in Canadian dollar (CAD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Powell River currency page.
Powell River is about 177 km South-Southeast of Victoria, the capital of British Columbia. See cities near Powell River for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Powell River lands you closest to Point Roberts, United States, about 141 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Powell River sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
