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Tacoma, Washington, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Tacoma, United States

Tuesday, 04 August 2026
10:11:55 PDT
State: Washington
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 222,906
District: Pierce County

🌎 Tacoma, Washington, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Tacoma, a city in Washington, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Tacoma — 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

Tacoma, Washington Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameTacoma
District / CountyPierce County
StateWashington
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population222,906
Area161.67 km² (62.42 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Washington#4 of 484 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 Meter74
In Feet243
GPS Coordinates
Latitude47.25
Longitude-122.44
Decimal Degrees (DD)47.253° N 122.444° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)47° 15' 10" N 122° 26' 39" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)47° 15.17' N 122° 26.66' W
Location Context
Distance to Washington Capital42 km West-Southwest of Olympia
Nearest City in Another CountryGonzales, Canada (145 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 05:51 AM
Sunset🌅 08:40 PM
Day Length14h 49m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code98444
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Los_Angeles
Founded / Incorporated1875-01-01

Tacoma – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Tacoma, Washington

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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Tacoma

The latitude and longitude of Tacoma pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 74 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Tacoma on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Tacoma

Tacoma 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 Tacoma

Payments and pricing in Tacoma 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. › Tacoma exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Tacoma

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

📊 Tacoma's Standing Within Washington

By recorded population, Tacoma ranks #4 of 484 cities in Washington. It lies about 42 km West-Southwest of Olympia, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Washington market. › Cities near Tacoma

📊 How This Tacoma Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Tacoma into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Tacoma to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Washington market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Tacoma. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Tacoma

👥 What is the population of Tacoma?

Tacoma has a recorded population of approximately 222,906 people. That places it #4 of 484 cities with population data in Washington. Browse more cities in Washington for comparison.

📐 How large is Tacoma in square kilometers?

Tacoma spans approximately 161.67 square kilometers (62.42 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Tacoma in?

Tacoma sits within Pierce County, is part of Washington in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Tacoma in?

Tacoma keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:51 AM and sets around 08:40 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Tacoma?

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

📍 How far is Tacoma from the state capital?

Tacoma is about 42 km West-Southwest of Olympia, the capital of Washington. See cities near Tacoma for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Tacoma lands you closest to Gonzales, Canada, about 145 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Tacoma sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.