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Current Date And Time In Shad Bay, Canada

Saturday, 15 August 2026
11:44:19 EDT
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 2,053
District: Halifax Regional Municipality

🌎 Shad Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Shad Bay, 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 Shad Bay — 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

Shad Bay, Nova Scotia Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameShad Bay
District / CountyHalifax Regional Municipality
StateNova Scotia
CountryCanada
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population2,053
Area100.42 km² (38.77 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Nova Scotia#109 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 Meter7
In Feet23
GPS Coordinates
Latitude44.52
Longitude-63.79
Decimal Degrees (DD)44.523° N 63.787° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)44° 31' 23" N 63° 47' 15" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)44° 31.38' N 63° 47.25' W
Location Context
Distance to Nova Scotia Capital21 km Northeast of Halifax
Nearest City in Another CountryEastport, United States (256 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-08:00 to -03:30
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-07:00 to -02:30
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 05:16 AM
Sunset🌅 07:22 PM
Day Length14h 5m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Halifax
Founded / Incorporated1755-01-01

Shad Bay – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Shad Bay, Nova Scotia

Shad Bay 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 Shad Bay 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 Shad Bay

The latitude and longitude of Shad Bay pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 7 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Shad Bay on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Shad Bay

Shad Bay 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 Shad Bay

Payments and pricing in Shad Bay 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. › Shad Bay exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Shad Bay

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

📊 Shad Bay's Standing Within Nova Scotia

By recorded population, Shad Bay ranks #109 of 205 cities in Nova Scotia. It lies about 21 km Northeast 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 Shad Bay

📊 How This Shad Bay Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Shad Bay 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 Shad Bay 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 Shad Bay. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Shad Bay

👥 What is the population of Shad Bay?

Shad Bay has a recorded population of approximately 2,053 people. That places it #109 of 205 cities with population data in Nova Scotia. Browse more cities in Nova Scotia for comparison.

📐 How large is Shad Bay in square kilometers?

Shad Bay spans approximately 100.42 square kilometers (38.77 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Shad Bay in?

Shad Bay sits within Halifax Regional Municipality, is part of Nova Scotia in Canada. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Shad Bay in?

Shad Bay keeps UTC -08:00 to -03:30, moving to -07:00 to -02:30 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:16 AM and sets around 07:22 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Shad Bay?

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

📍 How far is Shad Bay from the state capital?

Shad Bay is about 21 km Northeast of Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia. See cities near Shad Bay for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Shad Bay lands you closest to Eastport, United States, about 256 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Shad Bay sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.