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Riverside, California, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Riverside, United States

Tuesday, 11 August 2026
14:48:58 PDT
State: California
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 317,261
District: Riverside County

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Riverside, 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 Riverside — 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

Riverside, California Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameRiverside
District / CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population317,261
Area210.94 km² (81.44 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in California#11 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 Meter252
In Feet827
GPS Coordinates
Latitude33.95
Longitude-117.4
Decimal Degrees (DD)33.953° N 117.396° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)33° 57' 12" N 117° 23' 46" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)33° 57.2' N 117° 23.77' W
Location Context
Distance to California Capital632 km Northwest of Sacramento
Nearest City in Another CountryTijuana, Mexico (165 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 06:07 AM
Sunset🌅 07:42 PM
Day Length13h 34m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code92502
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Los_Angeles
Founded / Incorporated1870-01-01

Riverside – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Riverside, California

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

The latitude and longitude of Riverside pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 252 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Riverside on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Riverside

Riverside 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 Riverside

Payments and pricing in Riverside 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. › Riverside exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Riverside

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

📊 Riverside's Standing Within California

By recorded population, Riverside ranks #11 of 1246 cities in California. It lies about 632 km 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 Riverside

📊 How This Riverside Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Riverside

👥 What is the population of Riverside?

Riverside has a recorded population of approximately 317,261 people. That places it #11 of 1246 cities with population data in California. Browse more cities in California for comparison.

📐 How large is Riverside in square kilometers?

Riverside spans approximately 210.94 square kilometers (81.44 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Riverside in?

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

🕐 What time zone is Riverside in?

Riverside keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:07 AM and sets around 07:42 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Riverside?

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

📍 How far is Riverside from the state capital?

Riverside is about 632 km Northwest of Sacramento, the capital of California. See cities near Riverside for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Riverside lands you closest to Tijuana, Mexico, about 165 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Riverside sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.