Current Date And Time In Wilkes-Barre, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
06:00:02 PDT
State: Pennsylvania
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 40,780
District: Luzerne County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Wilkes-Barre, 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 Wilkes-Barre — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Wilkes-Barre | |
| District / County | Luzerne County | |
| State | Pennsylvania | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 40,780 | |
| Area | 18.93 km² (7.31 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Pennsylvania | #22 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 | 163 | |
| In Feet | 535 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 41.25 | |
| Longitude | -75.88 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 41.246° N 75.881° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 41° 14' 45" N 75° 52' 53" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 41° 14.75' N 75° 52.88' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Pennsylvania Capital | 137 km Southwest of Harrisburg | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Picton, Canada (323 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 | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 18773 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/New_York | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1769-01-01 |
Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 163 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Wilkes-Barre on the map
Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre 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. › Wilkes-Barre exchange rates
To ring a number in Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Wilkes-Barre ranks #22 of 1482 cities in Pennsylvania. It lies about 137 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 Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Barre has a recorded population of approximately 40,780 people. That places it #22 of 1482 cities with population data in Pennsylvania. Browse more cities in Pennsylvania for comparison.
Wilkes-Barre spans approximately 18.93 square kilometers (7.31 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Wilkes-Barre sits within Luzerne County, is part of Pennsylvania in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Wilkes-Barre currency page.
Wilkes-Barre is about 137 km Southwest of Harrisburg, the capital of Pennsylvania. See cities near Wilkes-Barre for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Wilkes-Barre lands you closest to Picton, Canada, about 323 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Wilkes-Barre sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
