Current Date And Time In Sitka, United States
Saturday, 25 July 2026
23:51:36 PDT
State: Alaska
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 8,863
District: Sitka City and Borough
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Sitka, a city in Alaska, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Sitka — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Sitka | |
| District / County | Sitka City and Borough | |
| State | Alaska | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 8,863 | |
| Area | 12,461.43 km² (4,811.38 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Alaska | #9 of 121 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | United States Dollar | |
| Code ISO-4217 | USD | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +1 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 011 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .us | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 8 | |
| In Feet | 26 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 57.05 | |
| Longitude | -135.33 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 57.053° N 135.331° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 57° 3' 11" N 135° 19' 51" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 57° 3.19' N 135° 19.85' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Alaska Capital | 149 km North-Northeast of Juneau | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Stewart, Canada (351 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:45 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 10:30 PM | |
| Day Length | 16h 45m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 99835 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Sitka | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1799-01-01 |
Sitka is a city situated in Alaska, United States, within North America. It falls under Sitka City and Borough, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Sitka as a 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 Alaska
The latitude and longitude of Sitka 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 Sitka on the map
Sitka runs on UTC -10:00 to -05:00, shifting to -10:00 to -04:00 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 Sitka run on United States Dollar (USD), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Sitka exchange rates
To ring a number in Sitka from outside United States, dial +1 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Sitka and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Sitka ranks #9 of 121 cities in Alaska. It lies about 149 km North-Northeast of Juneau, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Alaska market. › Cities near Sitka
Sitka has a recorded population of approximately 8,863 people. That places it #9 of 121 cities with population data in Alaska. Browse more cities in Alaska for comparison.
Sitka spans approximately 12,461.43 square kilometers (4,811.38 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Sitka sits within Sitka City and Borough, is part of Alaska in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Sitka keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:45 AM and sets around 10:30 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Sitka price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Sitka currency page.
Sitka is about 149 km North-Northeast of Juneau, the capital of Alaska. See cities near Sitka for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Sitka lands you closest to Stewart, Canada, about 351 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Sitka sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
