
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Stamford, 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 Stamford — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Stamford | |
| District / County | Western Connecticut Planning Region | |
| State | Connecticut | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 128,874 | |
| Area | 134.79 km² (52.04 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Connecticut | #3 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 | 7 | |
| In Feet | 23 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 41.05 | |
| Longitude | -73.54 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 41.053° N 73.539° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 41° 3' 12" N 73° 32' 19" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 41° 3.21' N 73° 32.32' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Connecticut Capital | 106 km Northeast of Hartford | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Gananoque, Canada (423 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 02:58 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 04:59 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 1m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 06912 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/New_York | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1641-01-01 |
Stamford is a city situated in Connecticut, United States, within North America. It falls under Western Connecticut Planning Region, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Stamford 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 Stamford pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 7 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Stamford on the map
Stamford 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 Stamford 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. › Stamford exchange rates
To ring a number in Stamford 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 Stamford and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Stamford ranks #3 of 198 cities in Connecticut. It lies about 106 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 Stamford
Stamford has a recorded population of approximately 128,874 people. That places it #3 of 198 cities with population data in Connecticut. Browse more cities in Connecticut for comparison.
Stamford spans approximately 134.79 square kilometers (52.04 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Stamford sits within Western Connecticut Planning Region, is part of Connecticut in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Stamford keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 02:58 AM and sets around 04:59 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Stamford price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Stamford currency page.
Stamford is about 106 km Northeast of Hartford, the capital of Connecticut. See cities near Stamford for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Stamford lands you closest to Gananoque, Canada, about 423 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Stamford sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.