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Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Gloucester, United States

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
02:04:37 PDT
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 29,781
District: Essex County

🌎 Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Gloucester, 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 Gloucester — 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

Gloucester, Massachusetts Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameGloucester
District / CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population29,781
Area107.49 km² (41.50 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeSub-District Headquarters
Population Rank in Massachusetts#64 of 488 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 Meter16
In Feet52
GPS Coordinates
Latitude42.61
Longitude-70.66
Decimal Degrees (DD)42.614° N 70.663° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)42° 36' 51" N 70° 39' 47" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)42° 36.84' N 70° 39.79' W
Location Context
Distance to Massachusetts Capital43 km Southwest of Boston
Nearest City in Another CountrySaint-Herménégilde, Canada (288 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 02:44 AM
Sunset🌅 04:50 PM
Day Length14h 5m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code01931
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/New_York
Founded / Incorporated1623-01-01

Gloucester – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Gloucester, Massachusetts

Gloucester is a city situated in Massachusetts, United States, within North America. It falls under Essex County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Gloucester as a Sub-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 Massachusetts

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Gloucester

The latitude and longitude of Gloucester pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 16 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Gloucester on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Gloucester

Gloucester 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 Gloucester

Payments and pricing in Gloucester 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. › Gloucester exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Gloucester

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

📊 Gloucester's Standing Within Massachusetts

By recorded population, Gloucester ranks #64 of 488 cities in Massachusetts. It lies about 43 km Southwest of Boston, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Massachusetts market. › Cities near Gloucester

📊 How This Gloucester Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Gloucester

👥 What is the population of Gloucester?

Gloucester has a recorded population of approximately 29,781 people. That places it #64 of 488 cities with population data in Massachusetts. Browse more cities in Massachusetts for comparison.

📐 How large is Gloucester in square kilometers?

Gloucester spans approximately 107.49 square kilometers (41.50 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Gloucester in?

Gloucester sits within Essex County, is part of Massachusetts in United States. It is classified as a Sub-District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Gloucester in?

Gloucester keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 02:44 AM and sets around 04:50 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Gloucester?

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

📍 How far is Gloucester from the state capital?

Gloucester is about 43 km Southwest of Boston, the capital of Massachusetts. See cities near Gloucester for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Gloucester lands you closest to Saint-Herménégilde, Canada, about 288 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Gloucester sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.