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Prospect, Kentucky, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Prospect, United States

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
09:48:44 PDT
State: Kentucky
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 4,881
District: Jefferson County

🌎 Prospect, Kentucky, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Prospect, a city in Kentucky, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Prospect — 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

Prospect, Kentucky Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameProspect
District / CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population4,881
Area10.11 km² (3.90 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Kentucky#100 of 377 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 Meter143
In Feet469
GPS Coordinates
Latitude38.35
Longitude-85.62
Decimal Degrees (DD)38.345° N 85.616° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)38° 20' 42" N 85° 36' 56" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)38° 20.7' N 85° 36.93' W
Location Context
Distance to Kentucky Capital67 km East-Southeast of Frankfort
Nearest City in Another CountryAmherstburg, Canada (469 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🌅 05:41 PM
Day Length13h 48m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code40059
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Kentucky/Louisville
Founded / Incorporated1974-01-01

Prospect – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Prospect, Kentucky

Prospect is a city situated in Kentucky, United States, within North America. It falls under Jefferson County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Prospect 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 Kentucky

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Prospect

The latitude and longitude of Prospect pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 143 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Prospect on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Prospect

Prospect 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 Prospect

Payments and pricing in Prospect 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. › Prospect exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Prospect

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

📊 Prospect's Standing Within Kentucky

By recorded population, Prospect ranks #100 of 377 cities in Kentucky. It lies about 67 km East-Southeast of Frankfort, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Kentucky market. › Cities near Prospect

📊 How This Prospect Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Prospect 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 Prospect to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Kentucky market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Prospect. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Prospect

👥 What is the population of Prospect?

Prospect has a recorded population of approximately 4,881 people. That places it #100 of 377 cities with population data in Kentucky. Browse more cities in Kentucky for comparison.

📐 How large is Prospect in square kilometers?

Prospect spans approximately 10.11 square kilometers (3.90 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Prospect in?

Prospect sits within Jefferson County, is part of Kentucky in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Prospect in?

Prospect 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 05:41 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Prospect?

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

📍 How far is Prospect from the state capital?

Prospect is about 67 km East-Southeast of Frankfort, the capital of Kentucky. See cities near Prospect for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Prospect lands you closest to Amherstburg, Canada, about 469 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Prospect sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.