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Paterson, New Jersey, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Paterson, United States

Tuesday, 11 August 2026
23:03:57 PDT
State: New Jersey
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 147,754
District: Passaic County

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Paterson, 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 Paterson — 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

Paterson, New Jersey Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NamePaterson
District / CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population147,754
Area22.55 km² (8.71 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in New Jersey#3 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 Meter26
In Feet85
GPS Coordinates
Latitude40.92
Longitude-74.17
Decimal Degrees (DD)40.917° N 74.172° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)40° 55' 0" N 74° 10' 19" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)40° 55.01' N 74° 10.31' W
Location Context
Distance to New Jersey Capital92 km South-Southwest of Trenton
Nearest City in Another CountryGananoque, Canada (413 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 03:01 AM
Sunset🌅 05:02 PM
Day Length14h 0m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code07533
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/New_York
Founded / Incorporated1792-01-01

Paterson – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Paterson, New Jersey

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

The latitude and longitude of Paterson pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 26 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Paterson on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Paterson

Paterson 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 Paterson

Payments and pricing in Paterson 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. › Paterson exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Paterson

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

📊 Paterson's Standing Within New Jersey

By recorded population, Paterson ranks #3 of 590 cities in New Jersey. It lies about 92 km South-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 Paterson

📊 How This Paterson Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Paterson 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 Paterson to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the New Jersey market.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Paterson

👥 What is the population of Paterson?

Paterson has a recorded population of approximately 147,754 people. That places it #3 of 590 cities with population data in New Jersey. Browse more cities in New Jersey for comparison.

📐 How large is Paterson in square kilometers?

Paterson spans approximately 22.55 square kilometers (8.71 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Paterson in?

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

🕐 What time zone is Paterson in?

Paterson keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:01 AM and sets around 05:02 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Paterson?

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

📍 How far is Paterson from the state capital?

Paterson is about 92 km South-Southwest of Trenton, the capital of New Jersey. See cities near Paterson for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Paterson lands you closest to Gananoque, Canada, about 413 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Paterson sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.