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Chico, California, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Chico, United States

Tuesday, 11 August 2026
14:50:51 PDT
State: California
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 121,345
District: Butte County

🌎 Chico, California, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Chico, 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 Chico — 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

Chico, California Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameChico
District / CountyButte County
StateCalifornia
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population121,345
Area85.72 km² (33.10 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in California#56 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 Meter60
In Feet197
GPS Coordinates
Latitude39.73
Longitude-121.84
Decimal Degrees (DD)39.728° N 121.837° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)39° 43' 43" N 121° 50' 15" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)39° 43.71' N 121° 50.25' W
Location Context
Distance to California Capital131 km South-Southeast of Sacramento
Nearest City in Another CountryLa Esperanza [Granjas Familiares], Mexico (913 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 06:14 AM
Sunset🌅 08:10 PM
Day Length13h 55m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code95929
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Los_Angeles
Founded / Incorporated1860-01-01
Neighbouring Countries
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Chico – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Chico, California

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

The latitude and longitude of Chico pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 60 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Chico on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Chico

Chico 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 Chico

Payments and pricing in Chico 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. › Chico exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Chico

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

📊 Chico's Standing Within California

By recorded population, Chico ranks #56 of 1246 cities in California. It lies about 131 km South-Southeast of Sacramento, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the California market. › Cities near Chico

📊 How This Chico Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Chico 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 Chico 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 Chico. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Chico

👥 What is the population of Chico?

Chico has a recorded population of approximately 121,345 people. That places it #56 of 1246 cities with population data in California. Browse more cities in California for comparison.

📐 How large is Chico in square kilometers?

Chico spans approximately 85.72 square kilometers (33.10 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Chico in?

Chico sits within Butte County, is part of California in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Chico in?

Chico keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:14 AM and sets around 08:10 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Chico?

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

📍 How far is Chico from the state capital?

Chico is about 131 km South-Southeast of Sacramento, the capital of California. See cities near Chico for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Chico lands you closest to La Esperanza [Granjas Familiares], Mexico, about 913 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Chico sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.