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Onset, Massachusetts, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Onset, United States

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
11:08:31 PDT
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 1,573
District: Plymouth County

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Onset, 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 Onset — 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

Onset, Massachusetts Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameOnset
District / CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population1,573
Area3.35 km² (1.29 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Massachusetts#426 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 Meter4
In Feet13
GPS Coordinates
Latitude41.74
Longitude-70.66
Decimal Degrees (DD)41.742° N 70.658° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)41° 44' 30" N 70° 39' 28" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)41° 44.51' N 70° 39.47' W
Location Context
Distance to Massachusetts Capital76 km North-Northwest of Boston
Nearest City in Another CountryRock Island, Canada (381 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🌅 04:48 PM
Day Length14h 1m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code02558
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/New_York
Neighbouring Countries
States By Alphabets
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Onset – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Onset, Massachusetts

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

The latitude and longitude of Onset pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 4 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Onset on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Onset

Onset 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 Onset

Payments and pricing in Onset 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. › Onset exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Onset

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

📊 Onset's Standing Within Massachusetts

By recorded population, Onset ranks #426 of 488 cities in Massachusetts. It lies about 76 km North-Northwest of Boston, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Massachusetts market. › Cities near Onset

📊 How This Onset Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Onset 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 Onset 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 Onset. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Onset

👥 What is the population of Onset?

Onset has a recorded population of approximately 1,573 people. That places it #426 of 488 cities with population data in Massachusetts. Browse more cities in Massachusetts for comparison.

📐 How large is Onset in square kilometers?

Onset spans approximately 3.35 square kilometers (1.29 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Onset in?

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

🕐 What time zone is Onset in?

Onset 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 04:48 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Onset?

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

📍 How far is Onset from the state capital?

Onset is about 76 km North-Northwest of Boston, the capital of Massachusetts. See cities near Onset for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Onset lands you closest to Rock Island, Canada, about 381 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Onset sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.