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Central, Ontario, Canada – Canada Flag

Current Date And Time In Central, Canada

Thursday, 13 August 2026
12:08:44 EDT
State: Ontario
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 12,650
District: Regional Municipality of Waterloo

🌎 Central, Ontario, Canada – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Central, 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 Central — 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

Central, Ontario Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameCentral
District / CountyRegional Municipality of Waterloo
StateOntario
CountryCanada
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population12,650
Ranking & Classification
City TypeSection of Populated Place
Population Rank in Ontario#224 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 Meter327
In Feet1,073
GPS Coordinates
Latitude43.46
Longitude-80.52
Decimal Degrees (DD)43.465° N 80.522° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)43° 27' 53" N 80° 31' 19" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)43° 27.89' N 80° 31.31' W
Location Context
Distance to Ontario Capital94 km East-Northeast of Toronto
Nearest City in Another CountryYoungstown, United States (121 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-08:00 to -03:30
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-07:00 to -02:30
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 06:23 AM
Sunset🌅 08:30 PM
Day Length14h 6m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Toronto

Central – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Central, Ontario

Central is a city situated in Ontario, Canada, within North America. It falls under Regional Municipality of Waterloo, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Central as a Section of 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 Central

The latitude and longitude of Central pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 327 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Central on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Central

Central 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 Central

Payments and pricing in Central 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. › Central exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Central

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

📊 Central's Standing Within Ontario

By recorded population, Central ranks #224 of 567 cities in Ontario. It lies about 94 km East-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 Central

📊 How This Central Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Central

👥 What is the population of Central?

Central has a recorded population of approximately 12,650 people. That places it #224 of 567 cities with population data in Ontario. Browse more cities in Ontario for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Central in?

Central sits within Regional Municipality of Waterloo, is part of Ontario in Canada. It is classified as a Section of Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Central in?

Central keeps UTC -08:00 to -03:30, moving to -07:00 to -02:30 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:23 AM and sets around 08:30 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Central?

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

📍 How far is Central from the state capital?

Central is about 94 km East-Northeast of Toronto, the capital of Ontario. See cities near Central for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Central lands you closest to Youngstown, United States, about 121 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Central sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.