Current Date And Time In Prince Rupert, Canada
Thursday, 13 August 2026
02:24:38 EDT
State: British Columbia
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 14,708
District: North Coast Regional District
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Prince Rupert, 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 Prince Rupert — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Prince Rupert | |
| District / County | North Coast Regional District | |
| State | British Columbia | |
| Country | Canada | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 14,708 | |
| Area | 54.93 km² (21.21 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in British Columbia | #113 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 | 26 | |
| In Feet | 85 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 54.32 | |
| Longitude | -130.32 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 54.315° N 130.321° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 54° 18' 54" N 130° 19' 16" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 54° 18.9' N 130° 19.26' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to British Columbia Capital | 812 km Southeast of Victoria | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Metlakatla, United States (121 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -08:00 to -03:30 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -07:00 to -02:30 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 09:13 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 12:18 AM | |
| Day Length | 15h 5m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | V8J | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Vancouver | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1910-03-10 |
Prince Rupert is a city situated in British Columbia, Canada, within North America. It falls under North Coast Regional District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Prince Rupert 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 Prince Rupert pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 26 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Prince Rupert on the map
Prince Rupert 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 Prince Rupert 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. › Prince Rupert exchange rates
To ring a number in Prince Rupert 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 Prince Rupert and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Prince Rupert ranks #113 of 546 cities in British Columbia. It lies about 812 km 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 Prince Rupert
Prince Rupert has a recorded population of approximately 14,708 people. That places it #113 of 546 cities with population data in British Columbia. Browse more cities in British Columbia for comparison.
Prince Rupert spans approximately 54.93 square kilometers (21.21 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Prince Rupert sits within North Coast Regional District, is part of British Columbia in Canada. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Prince Rupert keeps UTC -08:00 to -03:30, moving to -07:00 to -02:30 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 09:13 AM and sets around 12:18 AM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Prince Rupert price in Canadian dollar (CAD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Prince Rupert currency page.
Prince Rupert is about 812 km Southeast of Victoria, the capital of British Columbia. See cities near Prince Rupert for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Prince Rupert lands you closest to Metlakatla, United States, about 121 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Prince Rupert sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
