Current Date And Time In Chester, United States
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
22:29:45 PDT
State: Massachusetts
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 627
District: Hampden County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Chester, a city in Massachusetts, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Chester — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Chester | |
| District / County | Hampden County | |
| State | Massachusetts | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 627 | |
| Area | 96.09 km² (37.10 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Massachusetts | #485 of 488 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 | 180 | |
| In Feet | 591 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 42.28 | |
| Longitude | -72.98 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 42.279° N 72.979° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 42° 16' 45" N 72° 58' 43" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 42° 16.76' N 72° 58.72' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Massachusetts Capital | 158 km East of Boston | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Noyan, Canada (311 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 02:53 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:00 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 6m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 01011 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/New_York | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1760-01-01 |
Chester is a city situated in Massachusetts, United States, within North America. It falls under Hampden County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Chester 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 Massachusetts
The latitude and longitude of Chester pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 180 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Chester on the map
Chester 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 Chester 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. › Chester exchange rates
To ring a number in Chester 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 Chester and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Chester ranks #485 of 488 cities in Massachusetts. It lies about 158 km East of Boston, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Massachusetts market. › Cities near Chester
Chester has a recorded population of approximately 627 people. That places it #485 of 488 cities with population data in Massachusetts. Browse more cities in Massachusetts for comparison.
Chester spans approximately 96.09 square kilometers (37.10 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Chester sits within Hampden County, is part of Massachusetts in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Chester keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 02:53 AM and sets around 05:00 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Chester price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Chester currency page.
Chester is about 158 km East of Boston, the capital of Massachusetts. See cities near Chester for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Chester lands you closest to Noyan, Canada, about 311 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Chester sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
