Current Date And Time In Fort Simpson, Canada
Friday, 14 August 2026
19:22:33 EDT
State: Northwest Territories
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 1,100
District: Dehcho Region
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Fort Simpson, a city in Northwest Territories, Canada in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Fort Simpson — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Fort Simpson | |
| District / County | Dehcho Region | |
| State | Northwest Territories | |
| Country | Canada | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 1,100 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Northwest Territories | #6 of 14 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 | 133 | |
| In Feet | 436 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 61.86 | |
| Longitude | -121.35 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 61.863° N 121.352° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 61° 51' 46" N 121° 21' 6" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 61° 51.76' N 121° 21.1' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Northwest Territories Capital | 368 km East-Northeast of Yellowknife | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Petersburg, United States (863 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -08:00 to -03:30 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -07:00 to -02:30 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 08:06 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 12:13 AM | |
| Day Length | 16h 7m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Edmonton | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1803-01-01 |
Fort Simpson is a city situated in Northwest Territories, Canada, within North America. It falls under Dehcho Region, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Fort Simpson 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 Northwest Territories
The latitude and longitude of Fort Simpson pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 133 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Fort Simpson on the map
Fort Simpson 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 Fort Simpson 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. › Fort Simpson exchange rates
To ring a number in Fort Simpson 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 Fort Simpson and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Fort Simpson ranks #6 of 14 cities in Northwest Territories. It lies about 368 km East-Northeast of Yellowknife, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Northwest Territories market. › Cities near Fort Simpson
Fort Simpson has a recorded population of approximately 1,100 people. That places it #6 of 14 cities with population data in Northwest Territories. Browse more cities in Northwest Territories for comparison.
Fort Simpson sits within Dehcho Region, is part of Northwest Territories in Canada. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Fort Simpson keeps UTC -08:00 to -03:30, moving to -07:00 to -02:30 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 08:06 AM and sets around 12:13 AM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Fort Simpson price in Canadian dollar (CAD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Fort Simpson currency page.
Fort Simpson is about 368 km East-Northeast of Yellowknife, the capital of Northwest Territories. See cities near Fort Simpson for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Fort Simpson lands you closest to Petersburg, United States, about 863 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Fort Simpson sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
