
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Birmingham, a city in Alabama, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Birmingham — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Birmingham | |
| District / County | Jefferson County | |
| State | Alabama | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 196,357 | |
| Area | 384.94 km² (148.63 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Alabama | #2 of 425 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 | 187 | |
| In Feet | 614 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 33.52 | |
| Longitude | -86.8 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 33.521° N 86.802° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 33° 31' 14" N 86° 48' 9" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 33° 31.24' N 86° 48.15' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Alabama Capital | 137 km South-Southeast of Montgomery | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Harrow, Canada (1,006 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 04:05 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:39 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 33m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 35221 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Chicago | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1871-01-01 |
Birmingham is a city situated in Alabama, United States, within North America. It falls under Jefferson County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Birmingham 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 Alabama
The latitude and longitude of Birmingham pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 187 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Birmingham on the map
Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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. › Birmingham exchange rates
To ring a number in Birmingham 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 Birmingham and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Birmingham ranks #2 of 425 cities in Alabama. It lies about 137 km South-Southeast of Montgomery, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Alabama market. › Cities near Birmingham
Birmingham has a recorded population of approximately 196,357 people. That places it #2 of 425 cities with population data in Alabama. Browse more cities in Alabama for comparison.
Birmingham spans approximately 384.94 square kilometers (148.63 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Birmingham sits within Jefferson County, is part of Alabama in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Birmingham keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 04:05 AM and sets around 05:39 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Birmingham price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Birmingham currency page.
Birmingham is about 137 km South-Southeast of Montgomery, the capital of Alabama. See cities near Birmingham for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Birmingham lands you closest to Harrow, Canada, about 1,006 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Birmingham sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.