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Big Sur, California, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Big Sur, United States

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
00:39:47 PDT
State: California
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 1,000
District: Monterey County

🌎 Big Sur, California, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Big Sur, 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 Big Sur — 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

Big Sur, California Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameBig Sur
District / CountyMonterey County
StateCalifornia
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population1,000
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in California#1114 of 1246 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 Meter44
In Feet144
GPS Coordinates
Latitude36.27
Longitude-121.81
Decimal Degrees (DD)36.27° N 121.807° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)36° 16' 13" N 121° 48' 27" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)36° 16.21' N 121° 48.45' W
Location Context
Distance to California Capital258 km North of Sacramento
Nearest City in Another CountryLa Esperanza [Granjas Familiares], Mexico (604 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 06:21 AM
Sunset🌅 08:02 PM
Day Length13h 40m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code93920
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Los_Angeles
Neighbouring Countries
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Big Sur – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Big Sur, California

Big Sur is a city situated in California, United States, within North America. It falls under Monterey County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Big Sur 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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Big Sur

The latitude and longitude of Big Sur pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 44 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Big Sur on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Big Sur

Big Sur 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 Big Sur

Payments and pricing in Big Sur 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. › Big Sur exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Big Sur

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

📊 Big Sur's Standing Within California

By recorded population, Big Sur ranks #1114 of 1246 cities in California. It lies about 258 km North of Sacramento, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the California market. › Cities near Big Sur

📊 How This Big Sur Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Big Sur 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 Big Sur to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the California market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Big Sur. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Big Sur

👥 What is the population of Big Sur?

Big Sur has a recorded population of approximately 1,000 people. That places it #1114 of 1246 cities with population data in California. Browse more cities in California for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Big Sur in?

Big Sur sits within Monterey County, is part of California in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Big Sur in?

Big Sur keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:21 AM and sets around 08:02 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Big Sur?

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

📍 How far is Big Sur from the state capital?

Big Sur is about 258 km North of Sacramento, the capital of California. See cities near Big Sur for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Big Sur lands you closest to La Esperanza [Granjas Familiares], Mexico, about 604 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Big Sur sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.