
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Plains, a city in Pennsylvania, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Plains — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Plains | |
| District / County | Luzerne County | |
| State | Pennsylvania | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 4,335 | |
| Area | 3.30 km² (1.27 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Pennsylvania | #422 of 1482 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 | 200 | |
| In Feet | 656 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 41.28 | |
| Longitude | -75.85 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 41.275° N 75.85° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 41° 16' 31" N 75° 51' 1" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 41° 16.52' N 75° 51.01' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Pennsylvania Capital | 141 km Southwest of Harrisburg | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Picton, Canada (321 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 03:08 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:08 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 59m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/New_York |
Plains is a city situated in Pennsylvania, United States, within North America. It falls under Luzerne County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Plains 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 Pennsylvania
The latitude and longitude of Plains pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 200 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Plains on the map
Plains 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 Plains 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. › Plains exchange rates
To ring a number in Plains 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 Plains and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Plains ranks #422 of 1482 cities in Pennsylvania. It lies about 141 km Southwest of Harrisburg, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Pennsylvania market. › Cities near Plains
Plains has a recorded population of approximately 4,335 people. That places it #422 of 1482 cities with population data in Pennsylvania. Browse more cities in Pennsylvania for comparison.
Plains spans approximately 3.30 square kilometers (1.27 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Plains sits within Luzerne County, is part of Pennsylvania in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Plains keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:08 AM and sets around 05:08 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Plains price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Plains currency page.
Plains is about 141 km Southwest of Harrisburg, the capital of Pennsylvania. See cities near Plains for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Plains lands you closest to Picton, Canada, about 321 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Plains sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.