Current Date And Time In Canaan, United States
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
22:06:39 PDT
State: Connecticut
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 1,212
District: Northwest Hills Planning Region
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Canaan, 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 Canaan — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Canaan | |
| District / County | Northwest Hills Planning Region | |
| State | Connecticut | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 1,212 | |
| Area | 86.25 km² (33.30 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Connecticut | #182 of 198 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 | 205 | |
| In Feet | 673 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 42.03 | |
| Longitude | -73.33 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 42.027° N 73.329° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 42° 1' 38" N 73° 19' 45" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 42° 1.64' N 73° 19.76' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Connecticut Capital | 61 km East-Southeast of Hartford | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Brockville, Canada (343 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 02:55 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:01 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 5m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 06018 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/New_York | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1739-01-01 |
Canaan is a city situated in Connecticut, United States, within North America. It falls under Northwest Hills Planning Region, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Canaan 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
The latitude and longitude of Canaan pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 205 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Canaan on the map
Canaan 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 Canaan 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. › Canaan exchange rates
To ring a number in Canaan 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 Canaan and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Canaan ranks #182 of 198 cities in Connecticut. It lies about 61 km East-Southeast of Hartford, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Connecticut market. › Cities near Canaan
Canaan has a recorded population of approximately 1,212 people. That places it #182 of 198 cities with population data in Connecticut. Browse more cities in Connecticut for comparison.
Canaan spans approximately 86.25 square kilometers (33.30 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Canaan sits within Northwest Hills Planning Region, is part of Connecticut in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Canaan keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 02:55 AM and sets around 05:01 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Canaan price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Canaan currency page.
Canaan is about 61 km East-Southeast of Hartford, the capital of Connecticut. See cities near Canaan for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Canaan lands you closest to Brockville, Canada, about 343 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Canaan sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
