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Fort Payne, Alabama, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Fort Payne, United States

Tuesday, 11 August 2026
22:06:19 PDT
State: Alabama
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 14,150
District: DeKalb County

🌎 Fort Payne, Alabama, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Fort Payne, 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 Fort Payne — 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

Fort Payne, Alabama Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameFort Payne
District / CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population14,150
Area146.45 km² (56.54 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Alabama#48 of 425 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 Meter275
In Feet902
GPS Coordinates
Latitude34.44
Longitude-85.72
Decimal Degrees (DD)34.444° N 85.72° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)34° 26' 39" N 85° 43' 11" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)34° 26.66' N 85° 43.18' W
Location Context
Distance to Alabama Capital237 km South-Southwest of Montgomery
Nearest City in Another CountryHarrow, Canada (879 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 03:59 AM
Sunset🌅 05:36 PM
Day Length13h 36m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code35967
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Chicago
Founded / Incorporated1889-01-01

Fort Payne – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Fort Payne, Alabama

Fort Payne is a city situated in Alabama, United States, within North America. It falls under DeKalb County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Fort Payne 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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Fort Payne

The latitude and longitude of Fort Payne pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 275 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Fort Payne on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Fort Payne

Fort Payne 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 Fort Payne

Payments and pricing in Fort Payne 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. › Fort Payne exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Fort Payne

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

📊 Fort Payne's Standing Within Alabama

By recorded population, Fort Payne ranks #48 of 425 cities in Alabama. It lies about 237 km South-Southwest of Montgomery, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Alabama market. › Cities near Fort Payne

📊 How This Fort Payne Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Fort Payne 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 Fort Payne to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Alabama market.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Fort Payne

👥 What is the population of Fort Payne?

Fort Payne has a recorded population of approximately 14,150 people. That places it #48 of 425 cities with population data in Alabama. Browse more cities in Alabama for comparison.

📐 How large is Fort Payne in square kilometers?

Fort Payne spans approximately 146.45 square kilometers (56.54 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Fort Payne in?

Fort Payne sits within DeKalb County, is part of Alabama in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Fort Payne in?

Fort Payne keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:59 AM and sets around 05:36 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Fort Payne?

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

📍 How far is Fort Payne from the state capital?

Fort Payne is about 237 km South-Southwest of Montgomery, the capital of Alabama. See cities near Fort Payne for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Fort Payne lands you closest to Harrow, Canada, about 879 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Fort Payne sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.