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Peru, Massachusetts, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Peru, United States

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
14:53:53 PDT
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 835
District: Berkshire County

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Peru, 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 Peru — 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

Peru, Massachusetts Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NamePeru
District / CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population835
Area67.40 km² (26.02 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Massachusetts#472 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 Meter625
In Feet2,051
GPS Coordinates
Latitude42.44
Longitude-73.05
Decimal Degrees (DD)42.438° N 73.046° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)42° 26' 17" N 73° 2' 45" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)42° 26.29' N 73° 2.76' W
Location Context
Distance to Massachusetts Capital163 km East of Boston
Nearest City in Another CountryNoyan, Canada (293 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 02:54 AM
Sunset🌅 04:59 PM
Day Length14h 4m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/New_York
Founded / Incorporated1767-01-01
Neighbouring Countries
States By Alphabets
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Peru – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Peru, Massachusetts

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

The latitude and longitude of Peru pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 625 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Peru on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Peru

Peru 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 Peru

Payments and pricing in Peru 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. › Peru exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Peru

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

📊 Peru's Standing Within Massachusetts

By recorded population, Peru ranks #472 of 488 cities in Massachusetts. It lies about 163 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 Peru

📊 How This Peru Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Peru

👥 What is the population of Peru?

Peru has a recorded population of approximately 835 people. That places it #472 of 488 cities with population data in Massachusetts. Browse more cities in Massachusetts for comparison.

📐 How large is Peru in square kilometers?

Peru spans approximately 67.40 square kilometers (26.02 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Peru in?

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

🕐 What time zone is Peru in?

Peru keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 02:54 AM and sets around 04:59 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Peru?

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

📍 How far is Peru from the state capital?

Peru is about 163 km East of Boston, the capital of Massachusetts. See cities near Peru for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Peru lands you closest to Noyan, Canada, about 293 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Peru sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.