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Ancaster, Ontario, Canada – Canada Flag

Current Date And Time In Ancaster, Canada

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
11:49:47 EDT
State: Ontario
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 40,557
District: Hamilton

🌎 Ancaster, Ontario, Canada – Profile & Geographic Data


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

Ancaster, Ontario Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameAncaster
District / CountyHamilton
StateOntario
CountryCanada
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population40,557
Area176.63 km² (68.20 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Ontario#63 of 567 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 Meter253
In Feet830
GPS Coordinates
Latitude43.22
Longitude-79.99
Decimal Degrees (DD)43.218° N 79.987° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)43° 13' 5" N 79° 59' 14" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)43° 13.08' N 79° 59.23' W
Location Context
Distance to Ontario Capital72 km Northeast of Toronto
Nearest City in Another CountryYoungstown, United States (76 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-08:00 to -03:30
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-07:00 to -02:30
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 06:20 AM
Sunset🌅 08:28 PM
Day Length14h 7m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Toronto

Ancaster – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Ancaster, Ontario

Ancaster is a city situated in Ontario, Canada, within North America. It falls under Hamilton, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Ancaster 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 Ontario

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Ancaster

The latitude and longitude of Ancaster pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 253 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Ancaster on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Ancaster

Ancaster 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 Ancaster

Payments and pricing in Ancaster 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. › Ancaster exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Ancaster

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

📊 Ancaster's Standing Within Ontario

By recorded population, Ancaster ranks #63 of 567 cities in Ontario. It lies about 72 km Northeast of Toronto, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Ontario market. › Cities near Ancaster

📊 How This Ancaster Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Ancaster

👥 What is the population of Ancaster?

Ancaster has a recorded population of approximately 40,557 people. That places it #63 of 567 cities with population data in Ontario. Browse more cities in Ontario for comparison.

📐 How large is Ancaster in square kilometers?

Ancaster spans approximately 176.63 square kilometers (68.20 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Ancaster in?

Ancaster sits within Hamilton, is part of Ontario in Canada. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Ancaster in?

Ancaster keeps UTC -08:00 to -03:30, moving to -07:00 to -02:30 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:20 AM and sets around 08:28 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Ancaster?

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

📍 How far is Ancaster from the state capital?

Ancaster is about 72 km Northeast of Toronto, the capital of Ontario. See cities near Ancaster for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Ancaster lands you closest to Youngstown, United States, about 76 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Ancaster sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.