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Florence, Nova Scotia, Canada – Canada Flag

Current Date And Time In Florence, Canada

Thursday, 13 August 2026
17:00:42 EDT
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 1,684
District: Cape Breton County

🌎 Florence, Nova Scotia, Canada – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Florence, a city in Nova Scotia, Canada in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Florence — 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

Florence, Nova Scotia Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameFlorence
District / CountyCape Breton County
StateNova Scotia
CountryCanada
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population1,684
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Nova Scotia#121 of 205 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 Meter15
In Feet49
GPS Coordinates
Latitude46.26
Longitude-60.27
Decimal Degrees (DD)46.26° N 60.266° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)46° 15' 35" N 60° 15' 57" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)46° 15.59' N 60° 15.95' W
Location Context
Distance to Nova Scotia Capital315 km West-Southwest of Halifax
Nearest City in Another CountryMiquelon, Saint Pierre And Miquelon (311 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-08:00 to -03:30
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-07:00 to -02:30
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 04:56 AM
Sunset🌅 07:15 PM
Day Length14h 19m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Glace_Bay

Florence – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Florence, Nova Scotia

Florence is a city situated in Nova Scotia, Canada, within North America. It falls under Cape Breton County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Florence 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 Nova Scotia

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Florence

The latitude and longitude of Florence pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 15 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Florence on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Florence

Florence 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 Florence

Payments and pricing in Florence 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. › Florence exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Florence

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

📊 Florence's Standing Within Nova Scotia

By recorded population, Florence ranks #121 of 205 cities in Nova Scotia. It lies about 315 km West-Southwest of Halifax, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Nova Scotia market. › Cities near Florence

📊 How This Florence Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Florence 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 Florence to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Nova Scotia market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Florence. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Florence

👥 What is the population of Florence?

Florence has a recorded population of approximately 1,684 people. That places it #121 of 205 cities with population data in Nova Scotia. Browse more cities in Nova Scotia for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Florence in?

Florence sits within Cape Breton County, is part of Nova Scotia in Canada. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Florence in?

Florence keeps UTC -08:00 to -03:30, moving to -07:00 to -02:30 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 04:56 AM and sets around 07:15 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Florence?

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

📍 How far is Florence from the state capital?

Florence is about 315 km West-Southwest of Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia. See cities near Florence for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Florence lands you closest to Miquelon, Saint Pierre And Miquelon, about 311 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Florence sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.