Current Date And Time In Opelika, United States
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
20:24:18 PDT
State: Alabama
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 29,527
District: Lee County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Opelika, 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 Opelika — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Opelika | |
| District / County | Lee County | |
| State | Alabama | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 29,527 | |
| Area | 156.72 km² (60.51 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Alabama | #18 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 | 246 | |
| In Feet | 807 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 32.65 | |
| Longitude | -85.38 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 32.645° N 85.378° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 32° 38' 43" N 85° 22' 42" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 32° 38.72' N 85° 22.7' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Alabama Capital | 92 km West-Southwest of Montgomery | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | West End, Bahamas (906 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 04:01 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:32 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 30m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 36801 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Chicago | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1854-01-01 |
Opelika is a city situated in Alabama, United States, within North America. It falls under Lee County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Opelika 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 Opelika pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 246 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Opelika on the map
Opelika 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 Opelika 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. › Opelika exchange rates
To ring a number in Opelika 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 Opelika and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Opelika ranks #18 of 425 cities in Alabama. It lies about 92 km West-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 Opelika
Opelika has a recorded population of approximately 29,527 people. That places it #18 of 425 cities with population data in Alabama. Browse more cities in Alabama for comparison.
Opelika spans approximately 156.72 square kilometers (60.51 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Opelika sits within Lee County, is part of Alabama in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Opelika keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 04:01 AM and sets around 05:32 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Opelika price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Opelika currency page.
Opelika is about 92 km West-Southwest of Montgomery, the capital of Alabama. See cities near Opelika for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Opelika lands you closest to West End, Bahamas, about 906 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Opelika sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
