
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Petersburg, 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 Petersburg — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Petersburg | |
| District / County | Petersburg Borough | |
| State | Alaska | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 2,948 | |
| Area | 118.18 km² (45.63 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Alaska | #35 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 | 11 | |
| In Feet | 36 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 56.81 | |
| Longitude | -132.96 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 56.813° N 132.956° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 56° 48' 45" N 132° 57' 20" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 56° 48.75' N 132° 57.33' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Alaska Capital | 187 km North-Northwest of Juneau | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Stewart, Canada (207 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:10 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 09:43 PM | |
| Day Length | 15h 32m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 99833 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Sitka | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1910-01-01 |
Petersburg is a city situated in Alaska, United States, within North America. It falls under Petersburg Borough, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Petersburg 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 Petersburg pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 11 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Petersburg on the map
Petersburg 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 Petersburg 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. › Petersburg exchange rates
To ring a number in Petersburg 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 Petersburg and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Petersburg ranks #35 of 121 cities in Alaska. It lies about 187 km North-Northwest of Juneau, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Alaska market. › Cities near Petersburg
Petersburg has a recorded population of approximately 2,948 people. That places it #35 of 121 cities with population data in Alaska. Browse more cities in Alaska for comparison.
Petersburg spans approximately 118.18 square kilometers (45.63 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Petersburg sits within Petersburg Borough, is part of Alaska in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Petersburg keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:10 AM and sets around 09:43 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Petersburg price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Petersburg currency page.
Petersburg is about 187 km North-Northwest of Juneau, the capital of Alaska. See cities near Petersburg for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Petersburg lands you closest to Stewart, Canada, about 207 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Petersburg sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.