Current Date And Time In Lancaster, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
21:03:05 PDT
State: New York
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 10,258
District: Erie County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Lancaster, a city in New York, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Lancaster — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Lancaster | |
| District / County | Erie County | |
| State | New York | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 10,258 | |
| Area | 7.10 km² (2.74 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in New York | #319 of 1261 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 | 204 | |
| In Feet | 669 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 42.9 | |
| Longitude | -78.67 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 42.901° N 78.67° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 42° 54' 2" N 78° 40' 13" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 42° 54.04' N 78° 40.22' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to New York Capital | 402 km East of Albany | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Fort Erie, Canada (21 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 03:16 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:22 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 6m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 14086 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/New_York | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1849-01-01 |
Lancaster is a city situated in New York, United States, within North America. It falls under Erie County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Lancaster 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 York
The latitude and longitude of Lancaster pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 204 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Lancaster on the map
Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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. › Lancaster exchange rates
To ring a number in Lancaster 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 Lancaster and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Lancaster ranks #319 of 1261 cities in New York. It lies about 402 km East of Albany, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the New York market. › Cities near Lancaster
Lancaster has a recorded population of approximately 10,258 people. That places it #319 of 1261 cities with population data in New York. Browse more cities in New York for comparison.
Lancaster spans approximately 7.10 square kilometers (2.74 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Lancaster sits within Erie County, is part of New York in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Lancaster keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:16 AM and sets around 05:22 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Lancaster price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Lancaster currency page.
Lancaster is about 402 km East of Albany, the capital of New York. See cities near Lancaster for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Lancaster lands you closest to Fort Erie, Canada, about 21 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Lancaster sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
