East Lyme, Connecticut

East Lyme, Connecticut
Town of East Lyme
Salt marsh in East Lyme
Coordinates: 41°21′11″N 72°13′46″W / 41.35306°N 72.22944°W / 41.35306; -72.22944
Country United States
U.S. state Connecticut
CountyNew London
RegionSoutheastern CT
Incorporated1839
Government
  TypeSelectman-town meeting
  First selectmanDan Cunningham (D)
Area
  Total
42.0 sq mi (108.8 km2)
  Land34.0 sq mi (88.1 km2)
  Water7.9 sq mi (20.6 km2)
Elevation
210 ft (64 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
18,693
  Density450/sq mi (170/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP Codes
06333, 06357
Area code(s)860/959
FIPS code09-23400
GNIS feature ID0213426
Websiteeltownhall.com

East Lyme is a town in New London County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region. The population was 18,693 at the 2020 census. The villages of Niantic and Flanders are located in the town.