Current Date And Time In Bethel, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
01:42:58 PDT
State: Alaska
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 6,450
District: Bethel Census Area
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Bethel, 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 Bethel — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Bethel | |
| District / County | Bethel Census Area | |
| State | Alaska | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 6,450 | |
| Area | 14.51 km² (5.60 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Alaska | #18 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 | 1 | |
| In Feet | 3 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 60.79 | |
| Longitude | -161.76 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 60.792° N 161.756° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 60° 47' 32" N 161° 45' 21" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 60° 47.53' N 161° 45.35' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Alaska Capital | 1,553 km East of Juneau | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Lavrentiya, Russia (705 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 07:49 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 11:54 PM | |
| Day Length | 16h 5m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 99559 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Anchorage | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1957-08-01 |
Bethel is a city situated in Alaska, United States, within North America. It falls under Bethel Census Area, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Bethel 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 Alaska
The latitude and longitude of Bethel pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Bethel on the map
Bethel 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 Bethel 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. › Bethel exchange rates
To ring a number in Bethel 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 Bethel and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Bethel ranks #18 of 121 cities in Alaska. It lies about 1,553 km East of Juneau, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Alaska market. › Cities near Bethel
Bethel has a recorded population of approximately 6,450 people. That places it #18 of 121 cities with population data in Alaska. Browse more cities in Alaska for comparison.
Bethel spans approximately 14.51 square kilometers (5.60 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Bethel sits within Bethel Census Area, is part of Alaska in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Bethel keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 07:49 AM and sets around 11:54 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Bethel price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Bethel currency page.
Bethel is about 1,553 km East of Juneau, the capital of Alaska. See cities near Bethel for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Bethel lands you closest to Lavrentiya, Russia, about 705 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Bethel sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
