Current Date And Time In Folly Beach, United States
Thursday, 13 August 2026
13:50:57 PDT
State: South Carolina
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 2,774
District: Charleston County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Folly Beach, a city in South Carolina, United States, located in North America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Folly Beach — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Folly Beach.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into North America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for United States operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 32.6552° N | 79.9404° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 32.6552 | -79.9404 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 32° 39' 19" N | 79° 56' 25" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 32° 39.3108' N | 79° 56.4222' W |
| City | Folly Beach |
| State | South Carolina (State of South Carolina) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Charleston County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1938-01-01 |
| Population | 2,774 |
| Area (km²) | 48.87 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 18.87 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 56.76 /km² |
| Elevation | 5 m / 16 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 32.6552, -79.9404 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Folly Beach to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around South Carolina.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Island | South Carolina | N | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Charleston | South Carolina | N | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Kiawah Island | South Carolina | W | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Sullivans Island | South Carolina | NE | 15 km | 10 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Mount Pleasant | South Carolina | NE | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Isle of Palms | South Carolina | NE | 20 km | 12 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in South Carolina, the home state of Folly Beach, along with each city's aerial distance from Columbia, South Carolina's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 34.0007° N | -81.0348° W | 89 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Charleston | 32.7763° N | -79.9328° W | 6 m | 170 km | 🗺 View Map |
| North Charleston | 32.8546° N | -79.9748° W | 6 m | 161 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mount Pleasant | 32.7941° N | -79.8626° W | 3 m | 173 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rock Hill | 34.9249° N | -81.0251° W | 207 m | 103 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Greenville | 34.8526° N | -82.394° W | 307 m | 157 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Summerville | 33.0185° N | -80.1756° W | 27 m | 135 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sumter | 33.9204° N | -80.3415° W | 52 m | 65 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Goose Creek | 32.981° N | -80.0326° W | 14 m | 147 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hilton Head Island | 32.1938° N | -80.7382° W | 3 m | 203 km | 🗺 View Map |
Charleston International Airport IATA: CHS 28 km (18 mi) from Folly Beach |
The exact GPS location of Folly Beach gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside South Carolina. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare South Carolina state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Folly Beach are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Folly Beach lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full United States map
Folly Beach sits within South Carolina, United States, in the North America region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Folly Beach for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across South Carolina. › Browse every city in South Carolina
Coordinates for Folly Beach in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in United States. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Folly Beach are latitude 32.6552° and longitude -79.9404°. In directional format: 32.6552° N, 79.9404° W. These coordinates mark the center of Folly Beach in South Carolina and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Folly Beach is a city in South Carolina, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Charleston County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Folly Beach sits at: Latitude 32° 39' 19" N and Longitude 79° 56' 25" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Folly Beach has a population of approximately 2,774 people. This is roughly 0.051% of South Carolina's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in South Carolina.
The interactive satellite map of Folly Beach is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 32.6552, -79.9404 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Folly Beach in South Carolina. For broader context, explore the South Carolina state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Folly Beach is Charleston International Airport (CHS), roughly 28 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Folly Beach is approximately 181 km (112 mi) from Columbia, the capital of South Carolina, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in South Carolina.
Folly Beach sits at an elevation of approximately 5 meters (16 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for South Carolina.
The closest cities to Folly Beach include James Island, Charleston, Kiawah Island. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Folly Beach, sunrise is at 03:41 AM and sunset is at 05:07 PM, giving a day length of 13h 25m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Folly Beach's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Folly Beach is approximately 3,635 km (2,259 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,492 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Folly Beach — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Gnarabup, Australia, roughly 1,395 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Folly Beach is approximately 1,229 km (764 mi) NW of Washington, the national capital of United States, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
