Current Date And Time In Alta, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
02:11:09 PDT
State: California
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 610
District: Placer County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Alta, a city in California, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Alta — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Alta | |
| District / County | Placer County | |
| State | California | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 610 | |
| Area | 6.19 km² (2.39 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in California | #1215 of 1246 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 | 1,099 | |
| In Feet | 3,606 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 39.21 | |
| Longitude | -120.81 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 39.207° N 120.811° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 39° 12' 24" N 120° 48' 41" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 39° 12.39' N 120° 48.68' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to California Capital | 91 km Southwest of Sacramento | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Tijuana, Mexico (820 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:12 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:03 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 51m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 95701 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Los_Angeles |
Alta is a city situated in California, United States, within North America. It falls under Placer County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Alta as a Populated Place. 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 California
The latitude and longitude of Alta pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,099 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Alta on the map
Alta 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 Alta 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. › Alta exchange rates
To ring a number in Alta 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 Alta and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Alta ranks #1215 of 1246 cities in California. It lies about 91 km Southwest of Sacramento, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the California market. › Cities near Alta
Alta has a recorded population of approximately 610 people. That places it #1215 of 1246 cities with population data in California. Browse more cities in California for comparison.
Alta spans approximately 6.19 square kilometers (2.39 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Alta sits within Placer County, is part of California in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Alta keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:12 AM and sets around 08:03 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Alta price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Alta currency page.
Alta is about 91 km Southwest of Sacramento, the capital of California. See cities near Alta for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Alta lands you closest to Tijuana, Mexico, about 820 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Alta sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
