Current Date And Time In Hamilton, Canada
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
06:18:00 EDT
State: Ontario
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 569,353
District: Hamilton
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Hamilton, 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 Hamilton — 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
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Hamilton | |
| District / County | Hamilton | |
| State | Ontario | |
| Country | Canada | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 569,353 | |
| Area | 1,138.11 km² (439.43 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Ontario | #5 of 567 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 | 95 | |
| In Feet | 312 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 43.25 | |
| Longitude | -79.85 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 43.25° N 79.85° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 43° 15' 0" N 79° 50' 59" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 43° 15.01' N 79° 50.98' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Ontario Capital | 62 km Northeast of Toronto | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Youngstown, United States (65 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 Length | 14h 8m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | L0R, L8E-L8W, L9A-L9C, L9G-L9H, L9K | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Toronto | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1846-06-09 |
Hamilton is a city situated in Ontario, Canada, within North America. It falls under Hamilton, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Hamilton 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
The latitude and longitude of Hamilton pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 95 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Hamilton on the map
Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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. › Hamilton exchange rates
To ring a number in Hamilton 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 Hamilton and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Hamilton ranks #5 of 567 cities in Ontario. It lies about 62 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 Hamilton
Hamilton has a recorded population of approximately 569,353 people. That places it #5 of 567 cities with population data in Ontario. Browse more cities in Ontario for comparison.
Hamilton spans approximately 1,138.11 square kilometers (439.43 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Hamilton 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.
Businesses and shops in Hamilton price in Canadian dollar (CAD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Hamilton currency page.
Hamilton is about 62 km Northeast of Toronto, the capital of Ontario. See cities near Hamilton for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Hamilton lands you closest to Youngstown, United States, about 65 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Hamilton sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
