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Current Date And Time In West Hempstead, United States

Thursday, 13 August 2026
04:22:35 PDT
State: New York
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 18,862
District: Nassau County

🌎 West Hempstead, New York, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about West Hempstead, 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 West Hempstead — 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

West Hempstead, New York Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameWest Hempstead
District / CountyNassau County
StateNew York
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population18,862
Area7.06 km² (2.73 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in New York#201 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 Meter20
In Feet66
GPS Coordinates
Latitude40.7
Longitude-73.65
Decimal Degrees (DD)40.705° N 73.65° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)40° 42' 17" N 73° 39' 0" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)40° 42.29' N 73° 39.01' W
Location Context
Distance to New York Capital217 km North of Albany
Nearest City in Another CountryGananoque, Canada (453 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🌅 04:57 PM
Day Length13h 55m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code11552
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/New_York

West Hempstead – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About West Hempstead, New York

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

The latitude and longitude of West Hempstead pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 20 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open West Hempstead on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in West Hempstead

West Hempstead 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 West Hempstead

Payments and pricing in West Hempstead 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. › West Hempstead exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for West Hempstead

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

📊 West Hempstead's Standing Within New York

By recorded population, West Hempstead ranks #201 of 1261 cities in New York. It lies about 217 km North 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 West Hempstead

📊 How This West Hempstead Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of West Hempstead into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About West Hempstead

👥 What is the population of West Hempstead?

West Hempstead has a recorded population of approximately 18,862 people. That places it #201 of 1261 cities with population data in New York. Browse more cities in New York for comparison.

📐 How large is West Hempstead in square kilometers?

West Hempstead spans approximately 7.06 square kilometers (2.73 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is West Hempstead in?

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

🕐 What time zone is West Hempstead in?

West Hempstead 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 04:57 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in West Hempstead?

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

📍 How far is West Hempstead from the state capital?

West Hempstead is about 217 km North of Albany, the capital of New York. See cities near West Hempstead for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from West Hempstead lands you closest to Gananoque, Canada, about 453 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close West Hempstead sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.