Current Date And Time In Alton, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
00:40:45 PDT
State: Maine
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 848
District: Penobscot County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Alton, a city in Maine, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Alton — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Alton | |
| District / County | Penobscot County | |
| State | Maine | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 848 | |
| Area | 110.20 km² (42.55 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Maine | #285 of 350 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 | 52 | |
| In Feet | 171 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 45.03 | |
| Longitude | -68.73 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 45.031° N 68.729° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 45° 1' 53" N 68° 43' 43" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 45° 1.89' N 68° 43.72' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Maine Capital | 115 km Southwest of Augusta | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | St. Stephen, Canada (114 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 02:31 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 04:48 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 16m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/New_York |
Alton is a city situated in Maine, United States, within North America. It falls under Penobscot County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Alton 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 Maine
The latitude and longitude of Alton pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 52 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Alton on the map
Alton 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 Alton 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. › Alton exchange rates
To ring a number in Alton 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 Alton and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Alton ranks #285 of 350 cities in Maine. It lies about 115 km Southwest of Augusta, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Maine market. › Cities near Alton
Alton has a recorded population of approximately 848 people. That places it #285 of 350 cities with population data in Maine. Browse more cities in Maine for comparison.
Alton spans approximately 110.20 square kilometers (42.55 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Alton sits within Penobscot County, is part of Maine in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Alton keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 02:31 AM and sets around 04:48 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Alton price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Alton currency page.
Alton is about 115 km Southwest of Augusta, the capital of Maine. See cities near Alton for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Alton lands you closest to St. Stephen, Canada, about 114 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Alton sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
