Current Date And Time In Smithers, Canada
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
05:31:22 EDT
State: British Columbia
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 5,351
District: Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Smithers, 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 Smithers — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Smithers | |
| District / County | Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako | |
| State | British Columbia | |
| Country | Canada | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 5,351 | |
| Area | 15.27 km² (5.90 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in British Columbia | #248 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 | 494 | |
| In Feet | 1,621 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 54.78 | |
| Longitude | -127.17 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 54.78° N 127.174° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 54° 46' 49" N 127° 10' 27" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 54° 46.82' N 127° 10.46' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to British Columbia Capital | 753 km South-Southeast of Victoria | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Metlakatla, United States (284 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -08:00 to -03:30 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -07:00 to -02:30 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 08:57 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 12:09 AM | |
| Day Length | 15h 12m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Vancouver | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1913-01-01 |
Smithers is a city situated in British Columbia, Canada, within North America. It falls under Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Smithers 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 Smithers pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 494 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Smithers on the map
Smithers 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 Smithers 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. › Smithers exchange rates
To ring a number in Smithers 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 Smithers and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Smithers ranks #248 of 546 cities in British Columbia. It lies about 753 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 Smithers
Smithers has a recorded population of approximately 5,351 people. That places it #248 of 546 cities with population data in British Columbia. Browse more cities in British Columbia for comparison.
Smithers spans approximately 15.27 square kilometers (5.90 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Smithers sits within Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, is part of British Columbia in Canada. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Smithers keeps UTC -08:00 to -03:30, moving to -07:00 to -02:30 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 08:57 AM and sets around 12:09 AM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Smithers price in Canadian dollar (CAD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Smithers currency page.
Smithers is about 753 km South-Southeast of Victoria, the capital of British Columbia. See cities near Smithers for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Smithers lands you closest to Metlakatla, United States, about 284 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Smithers sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
