Current Date And Time In Watchung, United States
Thursday, 13 August 2026
01:02:51 PDT
State: New Jersey
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 5,916
District: Somerset County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Watchung, 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 Watchung — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Watchung | |
| District / County | Somerset County | |
| State | New Jersey | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 5,916 | |
| Area | 15.68 km² (6.05 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in New Jersey | #311 of 590 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 | 54 | |
| In Feet | 177 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 40.64 | |
| Longitude | -74.45 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 40.638° N 74.451° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 40° 38' 16" N 74° 27' 4" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 40° 38.27' N 74° 27.06' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to New Jersey Capital | 53 km South-Southwest of Trenton | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Kingston, Canada (433 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 03:05 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:00 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 54m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 07069 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/New_York | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1926-01-01 |
Watchung is a city situated in New Jersey, United States, within North America. It falls under Somerset County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Watchung 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 Jersey
The latitude and longitude of Watchung pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 54 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Watchung on the map
Watchung 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 Watchung 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. › Watchung exchange rates
To ring a number in Watchung 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 Watchung and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Watchung ranks #311 of 590 cities in New Jersey. It lies about 53 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 Watchung
Watchung has a recorded population of approximately 5,916 people. That places it #311 of 590 cities with population data in New Jersey. Browse more cities in New Jersey for comparison.
Watchung spans approximately 15.68 square kilometers (6.05 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Watchung sits within Somerset County, is part of New Jersey in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Watchung keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:05 AM and sets around 05:00 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Watchung price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Watchung currency page.
Watchung is about 53 km South-Southwest of Trenton, the capital of New Jersey. See cities near Watchung for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Watchung lands you closest to Kingston, Canada, about 433 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Watchung sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
