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Current Date And Time In Amherst, United States

Thursday, 13 August 2026
10:01:05 PDT
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 613
District: Hillsborough County

🌎 Amherst, New Hampshire, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Amherst, a city in New Hampshire, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Amherst — 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

Amherst, New Hampshire Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameAmherst
District / CountyHillsborough County
StateNew Hampshire
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population613
Area89.90 km² (34.71 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in New Hampshire#209 of 219 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 Meter79
In Feet259
GPS Coordinates
Latitude42.86
Longitude-71.63
Decimal Degrees (DD)42.861° N 71.625° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)42° 51' 41" N 71° 37' 31" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)42° 51.69' N 71° 37.52' W
Location Context
Distance to New Hampshire Capital39 km North of Concord
Nearest City in Another CountryRock Island, Canada (242 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 02:49 AM
Sunset🌅 04:53 PM
Day Length14h 3m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code03031
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/New_York
Founded / Incorporated1760-01-01

Amherst – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Amherst, New Hampshire

Amherst is a city situated in New Hampshire, United States, within North America. It falls under Hillsborough County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Amherst 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 New Hampshire

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Amherst

The latitude and longitude of Amherst pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 79 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Amherst on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Amherst

Amherst 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 Amherst

Payments and pricing in Amherst 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. › Amherst exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Amherst

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

📊 Amherst's Standing Within New Hampshire

By recorded population, Amherst ranks #209 of 219 cities in New Hampshire. It lies about 39 km North of Concord, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the New Hampshire market. › Cities near Amherst

📊 How This Amherst Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Amherst into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Amherst

👥 What is the population of Amherst?

Amherst has a recorded population of approximately 613 people. That places it #209 of 219 cities with population data in New Hampshire. Browse more cities in New Hampshire for comparison.

📐 How large is Amherst in square kilometers?

Amherst spans approximately 89.90 square kilometers (34.71 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Amherst in?

Amherst sits within Hillsborough County, is part of New Hampshire in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Amherst in?

Amherst keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 02:49 AM and sets around 04:53 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Amherst?

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

📍 How far is Amherst from the state capital?

Amherst is about 39 km North of Concord, the capital of New Hampshire. See cities near Amherst for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Amherst lands you closest to Rock Island, Canada, about 242 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Amherst sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.