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Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Bridgeport, United States

Tuesday, 11 August 2026
13:21:36 PDT
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 147,629
District: Greater Bridgeport Planning Region

🌎 Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


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

Bridgeport, Connecticut Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameBridgeport
District / CountyGreater Bridgeport Planning Region
StateConnecticut
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population147,629
Area50.09 km² (19.34 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Connecticut#1 of 198 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 Meter1
In Feet3
GPS Coordinates
Latitude41.18
Longitude-73.19
Decimal Degrees (DD)41.179° N 73.189° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)41° 10' 45" N 73° 11' 22" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)41° 10.75' N 73° 11.37' W
Location Context
Distance to Connecticut Capital77 km North-Northeast of Hartford
Nearest City in Another CountryGananoque, Canada (427 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 02:57 AM
Sunset🌅 04:58 PM
Day Length14h 1m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code06604
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/New_York
Founded / Incorporated1821-01-01

Bridgeport – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Bridgeport, Connecticut

Bridgeport is a city situated in Connecticut, United States, within North America. It falls under Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Bridgeport 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 Connecticut

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Bridgeport

The latitude and longitude of Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Bridgeport

Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport

Payments and pricing in Bridgeport 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. › Bridgeport exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Bridgeport

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

📊 Bridgeport's Standing Within Connecticut

By recorded population, Bridgeport ranks #1 of 198 cities in Connecticut. It lies about 77 km North-Northeast of Hartford, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Connecticut market. › Cities near Bridgeport

📊 How This Bridgeport Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Bridgeport

👥 What is the population of Bridgeport?

Bridgeport has a recorded population of approximately 147,629 people. That places it #1 of 198 cities with population data in Connecticut. Browse more cities in Connecticut for comparison.

📐 How large is Bridgeport in square kilometers?

Bridgeport spans approximately 50.09 square kilometers (19.34 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Bridgeport in?

Bridgeport sits within Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, is part of Connecticut in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Bridgeport in?

Bridgeport keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 02:57 AM and sets around 04:58 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Bridgeport?

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

📍 How far is Bridgeport from the state capital?

Bridgeport is about 77 km North-Northeast of Hartford, the capital of Connecticut. See cities near Bridgeport for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Bridgeport lands you closest to Gananoque, Canada, about 427 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Bridgeport sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.