Current Date And Time In North Preston, Canada
Friday, 14 August 2026
04:08:08 EDT
State: Nova Scotia
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 903
District: Halifax Regional Municipality
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about North Preston, 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 North Preston — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | North Preston | |
| District / County | Halifax Regional Municipality | |
| State | Nova Scotia | |
| Country | Canada | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 903 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Nova Scotia | #168 of 205 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 | 90 | |
| In Feet | 295 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 44.75 | |
| Longitude | -63.46 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 44.746° N 63.465° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 44° 44' 46" N 63° 27' 52" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 44° 44.77' N 63° 27.87' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Nova Scotia Capital | 15 km Southwest of Halifax | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Eastport, United States (278 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -08:00 to -03:30 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -07:00 to -02:30 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:13 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:23 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 9m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Halifax |
North Preston is a city situated in Nova Scotia, Canada, within North America. It falls under Halifax Regional Municipality, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies North Preston 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
The latitude and longitude of North Preston pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 90 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open North Preston on the map
North Preston 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 North Preston 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. › North Preston exchange rates
To ring a number in North Preston 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 North Preston and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, North Preston ranks #168 of 205 cities in Nova Scotia. It lies about 15 km 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 North Preston
North Preston has a recorded population of approximately 903 people. That places it #168 of 205 cities with population data in Nova Scotia. Browse more cities in Nova Scotia for comparison.
North Preston sits within Halifax Regional Municipality, is part of Nova Scotia in Canada. It is classified as a Populated Place.
North Preston keeps UTC -08:00 to -03:30, moving to -07:00 to -02:30 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:13 AM and sets around 07:23 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in North Preston price in Canadian dollar (CAD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our North Preston currency page.
North Preston is about 15 km Southwest of Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia. See cities near North Preston for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from North Preston lands you closest to Eastport, United States, about 278 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close North Preston sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
