Current Date And Time In Meriden, United States
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
14:14:33 PDT
State: Connecticut
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 59,988
District: South Central Connecticut Planning Region
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Meriden, 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 Meriden — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Meriden | |
| District / County | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | |
| State | Connecticut | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 59,988 | |
| Area | 62.56 km² (24.15 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Connecticut | #13 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 | 54 | |
| In Feet | 177 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 41.54 | |
| Longitude | -72.81 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 41.538° N 72.807° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 41° 32' 17" N 72° 48' 25" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 41° 32.29' N 72° 48.42' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Connecticut Capital | 27 km North-Northeast of Hartford | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Rock Island, Canada (390 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 02:54 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 04:58 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 3m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 06451 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/New_York | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1867-01-01 |
Meriden is a city situated in Connecticut, United States, within North America. It falls under South Central Connecticut Planning Region, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Meriden 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 Meriden pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 54 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Meriden on the map
Meriden 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 Meriden 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. › Meriden exchange rates
To ring a number in Meriden 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 Meriden and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Meriden ranks #13 of 198 cities in Connecticut. It lies about 27 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 Meriden
Meriden has a recorded population of approximately 59,988 people. That places it #13 of 198 cities with population data in Connecticut. Browse more cities in Connecticut for comparison.
Meriden spans approximately 62.56 square kilometers (24.15 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Meriden sits within South Central Connecticut Planning Region, is part of Connecticut in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Meriden keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 02:54 AM and sets around 04:58 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Meriden price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Meriden currency page.
Meriden is about 27 km North-Northeast of Hartford, the capital of Connecticut. See cities near Meriden for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Meriden lands you closest to Rock Island, Canada, about 390 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Meriden sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
