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Melrose, Massachusetts, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Melrose, United States

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
06:17:37 PDT
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 27,997
District: Middlesex County

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Melrose, 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 Melrose — 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

Melrose, Massachusetts Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameMelrose
District / CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population27,997
Area12.35 km² (4.77 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Massachusetts#73 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 Meter18
In Feet59
GPS Coordinates
Latitude42.46
Longitude-71.07
Decimal Degrees (DD)42.458° N 71.066° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)42° 27' 30" N 71° 3' 58" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)42° 27.51' N 71° 3.97' W
Location Context
Distance to Massachusetts Capital11 km South of Boston
Nearest City in Another CountryRock Island, Canada (295 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 02:46 AM
Sunset🌅 04:51 PM
Day Length14h 4m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code02176
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/New_York
Founded / Incorporated1629-01-01

Melrose – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Melrose, Massachusetts

Melrose is a city situated in Massachusetts, United States, within North America. It falls under Middlesex County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Melrose 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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Melrose

The latitude and longitude of Melrose pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 18 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Melrose on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Melrose

Melrose 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 Melrose

Payments and pricing in Melrose 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. › Melrose exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Melrose

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

📊 Melrose's Standing Within Massachusetts

By recorded population, Melrose ranks #73 of 488 cities in Massachusetts. It lies about 11 km South of Boston, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Massachusetts market. › Cities near Melrose

📊 How This Melrose Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Melrose 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 Melrose to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Massachusetts market.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Melrose

👥 What is the population of Melrose?

Melrose has a recorded population of approximately 27,997 people. That places it #73 of 488 cities with population data in Massachusetts. Browse more cities in Massachusetts for comparison.

📐 How large is Melrose in square kilometers?

Melrose spans approximately 12.35 square kilometers (4.77 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Melrose in?

Melrose sits within Middlesex County, is part of Massachusetts in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Melrose in?

Melrose keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 02:46 AM and sets around 04:51 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Melrose?

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

📍 How far is Melrose from the state capital?

Melrose is about 11 km South of Boston, the capital of Massachusetts. See cities near Melrose for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Melrose lands you closest to Rock Island, Canada, about 295 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Melrose sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.