Current Date And Time In Benton, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
14:55:45 PDT
State: Maine
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 2,658
District: Kennebec County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Benton, 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 Benton — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Benton | |
| District / County | Kennebec County | |
| State | Maine | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 2,658 | |
| Area | 75.27 km² (29.06 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Maine | #90 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 | 30 | |
| In Feet | 98 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 44.59 | |
| Longitude | -69.55 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 44.586° N 69.551° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 44° 35' 10" N 69° 33' 3" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 44° 35.17' N 69° 33.05' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Maine Capital | 36 km South-Southwest of Augusta | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Lac-Mégantic, Canada (152 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 02:36 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 04:50 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 14m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/New_York |
Benton is a city situated in Maine, United States, within North America. It falls under Kennebec County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Benton 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 Benton pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 30 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Benton on the map
Benton 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 Benton 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. › Benton exchange rates
To ring a number in Benton 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 Benton and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Benton ranks #90 of 350 cities in Maine. It lies about 36 km South-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 Benton
Benton has a recorded population of approximately 2,658 people. That places it #90 of 350 cities with population data in Maine. Browse more cities in Maine for comparison.
Benton spans approximately 75.27 square kilometers (29.06 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Benton sits within Kennebec County, is part of Maine in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Benton keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 02:36 AM and sets around 04:50 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Benton price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Benton currency page.
Benton is about 36 km South-Southwest of Augusta, the capital of Maine. See cities near Benton for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Benton lands you closest to Lac-Mégantic, Canada, about 152 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Benton sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
