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Current Date And Time In Scranton, United States

Saturday, 08 August 2026
23:11:38 PDT
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 77,118
District: Lackawanna County

🌎 Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Scranton, 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 Scranton — 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

Scranton, Pennsylvania Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameScranton
District / CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population77,118
Area66.14 km² (25.54 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Pennsylvania#6 of 1482 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 Meter230
In Feet755
GPS Coordinates
Latitude41.41
Longitude-75.66
Decimal Degrees (DD)41.409° N 75.665° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)41° 24' 33" N 75° 39' 54" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)41° 24.55' N 75° 39.89' W
Location Context
Distance to Pennsylvania Capital163 km Southwest of Harrisburg
Nearest City in Another CountryPicton, Canada (313 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 03:03 AM
Sunset🌅 05:13 PM
Day Length14h 9m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code18510
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/New_York

Scranton – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Scranton, Pennsylvania

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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Scranton

The latitude and longitude of Scranton pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 230 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Scranton on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Scranton

Scranton 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 Scranton

Payments and pricing in Scranton 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. › Scranton exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Scranton

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

📊 Scranton's Standing Within Pennsylvania

By recorded population, Scranton ranks #6 of 1482 cities in Pennsylvania. It lies about 163 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 Scranton

📊 How This Scranton Data Helps You

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

👥 What is the population of Scranton?

Scranton has a recorded population of approximately 77,118 people. That places it #6 of 1482 cities with population data in Pennsylvania. Browse more cities in Pennsylvania for comparison.

📐 How large is Scranton in square kilometers?

Scranton spans approximately 66.14 square kilometers (25.54 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Scranton in?

Scranton sits within Lackawanna County, is part of Pennsylvania in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Scranton in?

Scranton keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:03 AM and sets around 05:13 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Scranton?

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

📍 How far is Scranton from the state capital?

Scranton is about 163 km Southwest of Harrisburg, the capital of Pennsylvania. See cities near Scranton for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Scranton lands you closest to Picton, Canada, about 313 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Scranton sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.