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Port-Cartier, Quebec, Canada – Canada Flag

Current Date And Time In Port-Cartier, Canada

Friday, 24 July 2026
08:29:59 EDT
State: Quebec
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 6,516
District: Côte-Nord

🌎 Port-Cartier, Quebec, Canada – Profile & Geographic Data


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

Port-Cartier, Quebec Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NamePort-Cartier
District / CountyCôte-Nord
StateQuebec
CountryCanada
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population6,516
Area1,353.70 km² (522.67 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Quebec#198 of 520 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 Meter31
In Feet102
GPS Coordinates
Latitude50.03
Longitude-66.87
Decimal Degrees (DD)50.033° N 66.865° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)50° 2' 0" N 66° 51' 56" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)50° 2' N 66° 51.93' W
Location Context
Nearest City in Another CountryMadawaska, United States (316 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-08:00 to -03:30
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-07:00 to -02:30
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 04:44 AM
Sunset🌅 08:23 PM
Day Length15h 39m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Toronto
Founded / Incorporated2003-02-19

Port-Cartier – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Port-Cartier, Quebec

Port-Cartier is a city situated in Quebec, Canada, within North America. It falls under Côte-Nord, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Port-Cartier 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 Quebec

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Port-Cartier

The latitude and longitude of Port-Cartier pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 31 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Port-Cartier on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Port-Cartier

Port-Cartier 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 Port-Cartier

Payments and pricing in Port-Cartier 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. › Port-Cartier exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Port-Cartier

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

📊 Port-Cartier's Standing Within Quebec

By recorded population, Port-Cartier ranks #198 of 520 cities in Quebec. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Quebec market. › Cities near Port-Cartier

📊 How This Port-Cartier Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Port-Cartier

👥 What is the population of Port-Cartier?

Port-Cartier has a recorded population of approximately 6,516 people. That places it #198 of 520 cities with population data in Quebec. Browse more cities in Quebec for comparison.

📐 How large is Port-Cartier in square kilometers?

Port-Cartier spans approximately 1,353.70 square kilometers (522.67 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Port-Cartier in?

Port-Cartier sits within Côte-Nord, is part of Quebec in Canada. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Port-Cartier in?

Port-Cartier keeps UTC -08:00 to -03:30, moving to -07:00 to -02:30 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 04:44 AM and sets around 08:23 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Port-Cartier?

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

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Port-Cartier lands you closest to Madawaska, United States, about 316 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Port-Cartier sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.