
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Sanikiluaq, a city in Nunavut, Canada in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Sanikiluaq — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Sanikiluaq | |
| State | Nunavut | |
| Country | Canada | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 1,010 | |
| Area | 114.94 km² (44.38 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Locality | |
| Population Rank in Nunavut | #17 of 21 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 | 13 | |
| In Feet | 43 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 56.54 | |
| Longitude | -79.23 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 56.541° N 79.226° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 56° 32' 28" N 79° 13' 33" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 56° 32.46' N 79° 13.55' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Nunavut Capital | 994 km North-Northeast of Iqaluit | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Sault Ste. Marie, United States (1,171 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -08:00 to -03:30 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -07:00 to -02:30 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:04 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:33 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 28m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | X0A 0W0 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Iqaluit |
Sanikiluaq is a city situated in Nunavut, Canada, within North America. GeoNames classifies Sanikiluaq as a Populated Locality. 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 Nunavut
The latitude and longitude of Sanikiluaq pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 13 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Sanikiluaq on the map
Sanikiluaq 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 Sanikiluaq 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. › Sanikiluaq exchange rates
To ring a number in Sanikiluaq 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 Sanikiluaq and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Sanikiluaq ranks #17 of 21 cities in Nunavut. It lies about 994 km North-Northeast of Iqaluit, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Nunavut market. › Cities near Sanikiluaq
Sanikiluaq has a recorded population of approximately 1,010 people. That places it #17 of 21 cities with population data in Nunavut. Browse more cities in Nunavut for comparison.
Sanikiluaq spans approximately 114.94 square kilometers (44.38 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Sanikiluaq keeps UTC -08:00 to -03:30, moving to -07:00 to -02:30 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:04 AM and sets around 08:33 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Sanikiluaq price in Canadian dollar (CAD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Sanikiluaq currency page.
Sanikiluaq is about 994 km North-Northeast of Iqaluit, the capital of Nunavut. See cities near Sanikiluaq for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Sanikiluaq lands you closest to Sault Ste. Marie, United States, about 1,171 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Sanikiluaq sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.