Current Date And Time In Salinas, United States
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
20:52:30 PDT
State: California
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 157,380
District: Monterey County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Salinas, 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 Salinas — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Salinas | |
| District / County | Monterey County | |
| State | California | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 157,380 | |
| Area | 60.13 km² (23.22 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in California | #36 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 | 16 | |
| In Feet | 52 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 36.68 | |
| Longitude | -121.66 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 36.678° N 121.656° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 36° 40' 40" N 121° 39' 20" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 36° 40.66' N 121° 39.33' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to California Capital | 212 km North of Sacramento | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | La Esperanza [Granjas Familiares], Mexico (627 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:19 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:03 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 44m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 93907 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Los_Angeles |
Salinas 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 Salinas 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 California
The latitude and longitude of Salinas pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 16 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Salinas on the map
Salinas 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 Salinas 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. › Salinas exchange rates
To ring a number in Salinas 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 Salinas and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Salinas ranks #36 of 1246 cities in California. It lies about 212 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 Salinas
Salinas has a recorded population of approximately 157,380 people. That places it #36 of 1246 cities with population data in California. Browse more cities in California for comparison.
Salinas spans approximately 60.13 square kilometers (23.22 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Salinas sits within Monterey County, is part of California in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Salinas keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:19 AM and sets around 08:03 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Salinas price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Salinas currency page.
Salinas is about 212 km North of Sacramento, the capital of California. See cities near Salinas for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Salinas lands you closest to La Esperanza [Granjas Familiares], Mexico, about 627 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Salinas sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
