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Shelton, Connecticut, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Shelton, United States

Tuesday, 11 August 2026
22:06:52 PDT
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 41,296
District: Naugatuck Valley Planning Region

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Shelton, 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 Shelton — 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

Shelton, Connecticut Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameShelton
District / CountyNaugatuck Valley Planning Region
StateConnecticut
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population41,296
Area82.63 km² (31.90 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Connecticut#24 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 Meter19
In Feet62
GPS Coordinates
Latitude41.32
Longitude-73.09
Decimal Degrees (DD)41.316° N 73.093° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)41° 18' 59" N 73° 5' 35" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)41° 18.99' N 73° 5.59' W
Location Context
Distance to Connecticut Capital60 km Northeast of Hartford
Nearest City in Another CountryHemmingford, Canada (417 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 02:56 AM
Sunset🌅 04:58 PM
Day Length14h 2m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code06484
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/New_York
Founded / Incorporated1789-01-01

Shelton – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Shelton, Connecticut

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

The latitude and longitude of Shelton pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 19 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Shelton on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Shelton

Shelton 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 Shelton

Payments and pricing in Shelton 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. › Shelton exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Shelton

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

📊 Shelton's Standing Within Connecticut

By recorded population, Shelton ranks #24 of 198 cities in Connecticut. It lies about 60 km 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 Shelton

📊 How This Shelton Data Helps You

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

👥 What is the population of Shelton?

Shelton has a recorded population of approximately 41,296 people. That places it #24 of 198 cities with population data in Connecticut. Browse more cities in Connecticut for comparison.

📐 How large is Shelton in square kilometers?

Shelton spans approximately 82.63 square kilometers (31.90 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Shelton in?

Shelton sits within Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, is part of Connecticut in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Shelton in?

Shelton keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 02:56 AM and sets around 04:58 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Shelton?

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

📍 How far is Shelton from the state capital?

Shelton is about 60 km Northeast of Hartford, the capital of Connecticut. See cities near Shelton for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Shelton lands you closest to Hemmingford, Canada, about 417 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Shelton sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.