Current Date And Time In Towson, United States
Thursday, 13 August 2026
15:15:23 PDT
State: Maryland
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 55,197
District: Baltimore County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Towson, a city in Maryland, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Towson — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Towson | |
| District / County | Baltimore County | |
| State | Maryland | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 55,197 | |
| Area | 37.00 km² (14.29 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Maryland | #14 of 612 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 | 141 | |
| In Feet | 463 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 39.4 | |
| Longitude | -76.6 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 39.401° N 76.602° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 39° 24' 5" N 76° 36' 7" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 39° 24.09' N 76° 36.11' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Maryland Capital | 48 km South-Southeast of Annapolis | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Fort Erie, Canada (435 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 03:16 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:06 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 50m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 21285 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/New_York | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1750-01-01 |
Towson is a city situated in Maryland, United States, within North America. It falls under Baltimore County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Towson as a District Headquarters. 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 Maryland
The latitude and longitude of Towson pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 141 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Towson on the map
Towson 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 Towson 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. › Towson exchange rates
To ring a number in Towson 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 Towson and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Towson ranks #14 of 612 cities in Maryland. It lies about 48 km South-Southeast of Annapolis, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Maryland market. › Cities near Towson
Towson has a recorded population of approximately 55,197 people. That places it #14 of 612 cities with population data in Maryland. Browse more cities in Maryland for comparison.
Towson spans approximately 37.00 square kilometers (14.29 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Towson sits within Baltimore County, is part of Maryland in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Towson keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:16 AM and sets around 05:06 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Towson price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Towson currency page.
Towson is about 48 km South-Southeast of Annapolis, the capital of Maryland. See cities near Towson for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Towson lands you closest to Fort Erie, Canada, about 435 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Towson sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
