Current Date And Time In Canton, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
03:40:59 PDT
State: Ohio
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 71,885
District: Stark County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Canton, a city in Ohio, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Canton — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Canton | |
| District / County | Stark County | |
| State | Ohio | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 71,885 | |
| Area | 65.99 km² (25.48 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Ohio | #8 of 867 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 | 323 | |
| In Feet | 1,060 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 40.8 | |
| Longitude | -81.38 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 40.799° N 81.378° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 40° 47' 56" N 81° 22' 42" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 40° 47.94' N 81° 22.71' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Ohio Capital | 166 km West-Southwest of Columbus | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Wheatley, Canada (170 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 03:31 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:29 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 57m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 44709 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/New_York | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1805-01-01 |
Canton is a city situated in Ohio, United States, within North America. It falls under Stark County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Canton as a District Headquarters. 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 Ohio
The latitude and longitude of Canton pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 323 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Canton on the map
Canton 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 Canton 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. › Canton exchange rates
To ring a number in Canton 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 Canton and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Canton ranks #8 of 867 cities in Ohio. It lies about 166 km West-Southwest of Columbus, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Ohio market. › Cities near Canton
Canton has a recorded population of approximately 71,885 people. That places it #8 of 867 cities with population data in Ohio. Browse more cities in Ohio for comparison.
Canton spans approximately 65.99 square kilometers (25.48 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Canton sits within Stark County, is part of Ohio in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Canton keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:31 AM and sets around 05:29 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Canton price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Canton currency page.
Canton is about 166 km West-Southwest of Columbus, the capital of Ohio. See cities near Canton for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Canton lands you closest to Wheatley, Canada, about 170 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Canton sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
