Current Date And Time In Alcantara, Philippines
Thursday, 13 August 2026
20:33:48 PHT
State: Mimaropa
Currency: Philippine Piso (PHP)
Timezone: UTC +08:00 (PHT)
Population: 2,251
District: Province of Romblon
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Alcantara, a city in Mimaropa, Philippines in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Alcantara — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Alcantara | |
| District / County | Province of Romblon | |
| State | Mimaropa | |
| Country | Philippines | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 2,251 | |
| Area | 60.12 km² (23.21 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Sub-District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Mimaropa | #212 of 221 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Philippine Piso | |
| Code ISO-4217 | PHP | |
| Symbol | ₱ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +63 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .ph | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 8 | |
| In Feet | 26 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 12.26 | |
| Longitude | 122.05 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 12.259° N 122.054° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 15' 32" N 122° 3' 16" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 15.53' N 122° 3.26' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Mimaropa Capital | 159 km Northwest of Calapan | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Kudat, Malaysia (828 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +08:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:39 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:14 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 35m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 5509 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Manila | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1961-03-21 |
Alcantara is a city situated in Mimaropa, Philippines, within Asia. It falls under Province of Romblon, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Alcantara as a Sub-District Headquarters. 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 Mimaropa
The latitude and longitude of Alcantara pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 8 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Alcantara on the map
Alcantara runs on UTC +08:00. 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 Alcantara run on Philippine Piso (PHP), shown with the symbol ₱. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Alcantara exchange rates
To ring a number in Alcantara from outside Philippines, dial +63 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Alcantara and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Alcantara ranks #212 of 221 cities in Mimaropa. It lies about 159 km Northwest of Calapan, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Mimaropa market. › Cities near Alcantara
Alcantara has a recorded population of approximately 2,251 people. That places it #212 of 221 cities with population data in Mimaropa. Browse more cities in Mimaropa for comparison.
Alcantara spans approximately 60.12 square kilometers (23.21 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Alcantara sits within Province of Romblon, is part of Mimaropa in Philippines. It is classified as a Sub-District Headquarters.
Alcantara keeps UTC +08:00. Today the sun rises around 05:39 AM and sets around 06:14 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Alcantara price in Philippine piso (PHP), written with the symbol ₱. Check live rates on our Alcantara currency page.
Alcantara is about 159 km Northwest of Calapan, the capital of Mimaropa. See cities near Alcantara for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Alcantara lands you closest to Kudat, Malaysia, about 828 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Alcantara sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.