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Merced, California, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Merced, United States

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
12:53:11 PDT
State: California
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 82,436
District: Merced County

🌎 Merced, California, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Merced, a city in California, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Merced — 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

Merced, California Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameMerced
District / CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population82,436
Area60.16 km² (23.23 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in California#111 of 1246 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 Meter52
In Feet171
GPS Coordinates
Latitude37.3
Longitude-120.48
Decimal Degrees (DD)37.302° N 120.483° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)37° 18' 8" N 120° 28' 59" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)37° 18.13' N 120° 28.98' W
Location Context
Distance to California Capital168 km North-Northwest of Sacramento
Nearest City in Another CountryLa Esperanza [Granjas Familiares], Mexico (620 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 06:14 AM
Sunset🌅 07:59 PM
Day Length13h 44m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code95348
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Los_Angeles
Founded / Incorporated1889-01-01
Neighbouring Countries
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Merced – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Merced, California

Merced is a city situated in California, United States, within North America. It falls under Merced County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Merced 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 California

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Merced

The latitude and longitude of Merced pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 52 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Merced on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Merced

Merced 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 Merced

Payments and pricing in Merced 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. › Merced exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Merced

To ring a number in Merced 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 Merced and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Merced's Standing Within California

By recorded population, Merced ranks #111 of 1246 cities in California. It lies about 168 km North-Northwest of Sacramento, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the California market. › Cities near Merced

📊 How This Merced Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Merced 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 Merced to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the California market.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Merced

👥 What is the population of Merced?

Merced has a recorded population of approximately 82,436 people. That places it #111 of 1246 cities with population data in California. Browse more cities in California for comparison.

📐 How large is Merced in square kilometers?

Merced spans approximately 60.16 square kilometers (23.23 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Merced in?

Merced sits within Merced County, is part of California in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Merced in?

Merced keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:14 AM and sets around 07:59 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Merced?

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

📍 How far is Merced from the state capital?

Merced is about 168 km North-Northwest of Sacramento, the capital of California. See cities near Merced for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Merced lands you closest to La Esperanza [Granjas Familiares], Mexico, about 620 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Merced sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.