Current Date And Time In Lake Wales, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
14:39:55 PDT
State: Florida
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 15,541
District: Polk County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Lake Wales, a city in Florida, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Lake Wales — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Lake Wales | |
| District / County | Polk County | |
| State | Florida | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 15,541 | |
| Area | 51.69 km² (19.96 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Florida | #241 of 868 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 | 45 | |
| In Feet | 148 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 27.9 | |
| Longitude | -81.59 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 27.901° N 81.586° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 27° 54' 5" N 81° 35' 9" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 27° 54.08' N 81° 35.15' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Florida Capital | 385 km Northwest of Tallahassee | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | West End, Bahamas (291 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 03:53 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:08 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 14m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 33859 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/New_York | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1911-01-01 |
Lake Wales is a city situated in Florida, United States, within North America. It falls under Polk County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Lake Wales 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 Florida
The latitude and longitude of Lake Wales pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 45 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Lake Wales on the map
Lake Wales 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 Lake Wales 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. › Lake Wales exchange rates
To ring a number in Lake Wales 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 Lake Wales and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Lake Wales ranks #241 of 868 cities in Florida. It lies about 385 km Northwest of Tallahassee, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Florida market. › Cities near Lake Wales
Lake Wales has a recorded population of approximately 15,541 people. That places it #241 of 868 cities with population data in Florida. Browse more cities in Florida for comparison.
Lake Wales spans approximately 51.69 square kilometers (19.96 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Lake Wales sits within Polk County, is part of Florida in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Lake Wales keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:53 AM and sets around 05:08 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Lake Wales price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Lake Wales currency page.
Lake Wales is about 385 km Northwest of Tallahassee, the capital of Florida. See cities near Lake Wales for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Lake Wales lands you closest to West End, Bahamas, about 291 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Lake Wales sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
