
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Wakefield, 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 Wakefield — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Wakefield | |
| District / County | Middlesex County | |
| State | Massachusetts | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 24,932 | |
| Area | 20.46 km² (7.90 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Massachusetts | #83 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 | 31 | |
| In Feet | 102 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 42.51 | |
| Longitude | -71.07 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 42.506° N 71.073° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 42° 30' 23" N 71° 4' 22" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 42° 30.39' N 71° 4.37' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Massachusetts Capital | 16 km South of Boston | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Rock Island, Canada (290 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 Length | 14h 4m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 01880 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/New_York | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1638-01-01 |
Wakefield 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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 31 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Wakefield on the map
Wakefield 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 Wakefield 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. › Wakefield exchange rates
To ring a number in Wakefield 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 Wakefield and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Wakefield ranks #83 of 488 cities in Massachusetts. It lies about 16 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 Wakefield
Wakefield has a recorded population of approximately 24,932 people. That places it #83 of 488 cities with population data in Massachusetts. Browse more cities in Massachusetts for comparison.
Wakefield spans approximately 20.46 square kilometers (7.90 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Wakefield sits within Middlesex County, is part of Massachusetts in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Wakefield 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.
Businesses and shops in Wakefield price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Wakefield currency page.
Wakefield is about 16 km South of Boston, the capital of Massachusetts. See cities near Wakefield for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Wakefield lands you closest to Rock Island, Canada, about 290 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Wakefield sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.