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Current Date And Time In Petersburg, United States

Tuesday, 11 August 2026
22:48:55 PDT
State: Alaska
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 2,948
District: Petersburg Borough

🌎 Petersburg, Alaska, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


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.

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

Petersburg, Alaska Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NamePetersburg
District / CountyPetersburg Borough
StateAlaska
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population2,948
Area118.18 km² (45.63 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Alaska#35 of 121 cities with population data
Currency
NameUnited States Dollar
Code ISO-4217USD
Symbol$
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+1
International Exit Prefix011
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.us
Elevation
In Meter11
In Feet36
GPS Coordinates
Latitude56.81
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 Capital187 km North-Northwest of Juneau
Nearest City in Another CountryStewart, 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 Length15h 32m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code99833
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Sitka
Founded / Incorporated1910-01-01

Petersburg – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Petersburg, Alaska

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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Petersburg

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

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Petersburg

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

💰 Currency Used in Petersburg

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

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Petersburg

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

📊 Petersburg's Standing Within Alaska

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

📊 How This Petersburg Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Petersburg

👥 What is the population of 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.

📐 How large is Petersburg in square kilometers?

Petersburg spans approximately 118.18 square kilometers (45.63 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Petersburg in?

Petersburg sits within Petersburg Borough, is part of Alaska in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Petersburg in?

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.

💰 What currency is used in Petersburg?

Businesses and shops in Petersburg price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Petersburg currency page.

📍 How far is Petersburg from the state capital?

Petersburg is about 187 km North-Northwest of Juneau, the capital of Alaska. See cities near Petersburg for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

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.