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Current Date And Time In Newark, United States

Friday, 07 August 2026
18:30:48 PDT
State: New Jersey
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 281,944
District: Essex County

🌎 Newark, New Jersey, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


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

Newark, New Jersey Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameNewark
District / CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population281,944
Area67.04 km² (25.88 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in New Jersey#1 of 590 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 Meter9
In Feet30
GPS Coordinates
Latitude40.74
Longitude-74.17
Decimal Degrees (DD)40.736° N 74.172° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)40° 44' 8" N 74° 10' 21" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)40° 44.14' N 74° 10.34' W
Location Context
Distance to New Jersey Capital75 km Southwest of Trenton
Nearest City in Another CountryGananoque, Canada (432 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 02:57 AM
Sunset🌅 05:06 PM
Day Length14h 8m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code07112
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/New_York
Founded / Incorporated1666-01-01

Newark – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Newark, New Jersey

Newark is a city situated in New Jersey, United States, within North America. It falls under Essex County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Newark as a District Headquarters. 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 Jersey

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Newark

The latitude and longitude of Newark pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 9 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Newark on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Newark

Newark 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 Newark

Payments and pricing in Newark 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. › Newark exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Newark

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

📊 Newark's Standing Within New Jersey

By recorded population, Newark ranks #1 of 590 cities in New Jersey. It lies about 75 km Southwest of Trenton, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the New Jersey market. › Cities near Newark

📊 How This Newark Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Newark 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 Newark to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the New Jersey market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Newark. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Newark

👥 What is the population of Newark?

Newark has a recorded population of approximately 281,944 people. That places it #1 of 590 cities with population data in New Jersey. Browse more cities in New Jersey for comparison.

📐 How large is Newark in square kilometers?

Newark spans approximately 67.04 square kilometers (25.88 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Newark in?

Newark sits within Essex County, is part of New Jersey in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Newark in?

Newark keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 02:57 AM and sets around 05:06 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Newark?

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

📍 How far is Newark from the state capital?

Newark is about 75 km Southwest of Trenton, the capital of New Jersey. See cities near Newark for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Newark lands you closest to Gananoque, Canada, about 432 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Newark sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.