Current Date And Time In Rapids, United States
Friday, 14 August 2026
10:42:11 PDT
State: New York
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 1,636
District: Niagara County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Rapids, 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 Rapids — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Rapids | |
| District / County | Niagara County | |
| State | New York | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 1,636 | |
| Area | 9.44 km² (3.64 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in New York | #881 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 | 180 | |
| In Feet | 591 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 43.1 | |
| Longitude | -78.64 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 43.098° N 78.641° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 43° 5' 54" N 78° 38' 27" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 43° 5.9' N 78° 38.45' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to New York Capital | 401 km East of Albany | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Fort Erie, Canada (32 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 03:18 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:20 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 2m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/New_York |
Rapids is a city situated in New York, United States, within North America. It falls under Niagara County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Rapids 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 Rapids pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 180 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Rapids on the map
Rapids 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 Rapids 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. › Rapids exchange rates
To ring a number in Rapids 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 Rapids and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Rapids ranks #881 of 1261 cities in New York. It lies about 401 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 Rapids
Rapids has a recorded population of approximately 1,636 people. That places it #881 of 1261 cities with population data in New York. Browse more cities in New York for comparison.
Rapids spans approximately 9.44 square kilometers (3.64 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Rapids sits within Niagara County, is part of New York in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Rapids keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:18 AM and sets around 05:20 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Rapids price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Rapids currency page.
Rapids is about 401 km East of Albany, the capital of New York. See cities near Rapids for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Rapids lands you closest to Fort Erie, Canada, about 32 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Rapids sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
