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Current Date And Time In Rensselaer, United States

Friday, 31 July 2026
20:22:06 PDT
State: New York
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 9,433
District: Rensselaer County

🌎 Rensselaer, New York, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Rensselaer, 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 Rensselaer — 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

Rensselaer, New York Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameRensselaer
District / CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population9,433
Area9.08 km² (3.51 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in New York#341 of 1261 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 Meter5
In Feet16
GPS Coordinates
Latitude42.64
Longitude-73.74
Decimal Degrees (DD)42.643° N 73.743° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)42° 38' 33" N 73° 44' 34" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)42° 38.55' N 73° 44.57' W
Location Context
Distance to New York Capital2 km Northwest of Albany
Nearest City in Another CountryFranklin, Canada (266 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 02:44 AM
Sunset🌅 05:18 PM
Day Length14h 33m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code12144
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/New_York
Founded / Incorporated1630-01-01

Rensselaer – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Rensselaer, New York

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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Rensselaer

The latitude and longitude of Rensselaer pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 5 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Rensselaer on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Rensselaer

Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer

Payments and pricing in Rensselaer 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. › Rensselaer exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Rensselaer

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

📊 Rensselaer's Standing Within New York

By recorded population, Rensselaer ranks #341 of 1261 cities in New York. It lies about 2 km Northwest 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 Rensselaer

📊 How This Rensselaer Data Helps You

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Rensselaer

👥 What is the population of Rensselaer?

Rensselaer has a recorded population of approximately 9,433 people. That places it #341 of 1261 cities with population data in New York. Browse more cities in New York for comparison.

📐 How large is Rensselaer in square kilometers?

Rensselaer spans approximately 9.08 square kilometers (3.51 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Rensselaer in?

Rensselaer sits within Rensselaer County, is part of New York in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Rensselaer in?

Rensselaer keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 02:44 AM and sets around 05:18 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Rensselaer?

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

📍 How far is Rensselaer from the state capital?

Rensselaer is about 2 km Northwest of Albany, the capital of New York. See cities near Rensselaer for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Rensselaer lands you closest to Franklin, Canada, about 266 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Rensselaer sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.