
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Thompson, 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 Thompson — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Thompson | |
| District / County | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | |
| State | Connecticut | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 9,358 | |
| Area | 126.13 km² (48.70 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Connecticut | #83 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 | 181 | |
| In Feet | 594 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 41.96 | |
| Longitude | -71.86 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 41.959° N 71.863° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 41° 57' 31" N 71° 51' 45" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 41° 57.52' N 71° 51.75' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Connecticut Capital | 71 km West-Southwest of Hartford | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Rock Island, Canada (339 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 02:50 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 04:55 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 5m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 06277 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/New_York | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1785-01-01 |
Thompson is a city situated in Connecticut, United States, within North America. It falls under Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Thompson 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 Thompson pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 181 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Thompson on the map
Thompson 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 Thompson 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. › Thompson exchange rates
To ring a number in Thompson 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 Thompson and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Thompson ranks #83 of 198 cities in Connecticut. It lies about 71 km West-Southwest of Hartford, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Connecticut market. › Cities near Thompson
Thompson has a recorded population of approximately 9,358 people. That places it #83 of 198 cities with population data in Connecticut. Browse more cities in Connecticut for comparison.
Thompson spans approximately 126.13 square kilometers (48.70 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Thompson sits within Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, is part of Connecticut in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Thompson keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 02:50 AM and sets around 04:55 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Thompson price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Thompson currency page.
Thompson is about 71 km West-Southwest of Hartford, the capital of Connecticut. See cities near Thompson for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Thompson lands you closest to Rock Island, Canada, about 339 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Thompson sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.