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Current Date And Time In Sonora, United States

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
12:51:41 PDT
State: California
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 4,818
District: Tuolumne County

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Sonora, 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 Sonora — 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

Sonora, California Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameSonora
District / CountyTuolumne County
StateCalifornia
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population4,818
Area8.23 km² (3.18 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in California#726 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 Meter544
In Feet1,785
GPS Coordinates
Latitude37.98
Longitude-120.38
Decimal Degrees (DD)37.984° N 120.382° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)37° 59' 3" N 120° 22' 56" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)37° 59.05' N 120° 22.93' W
Location Context
Distance to California Capital118 km Northwest of Sacramento
Nearest City in Another CountryLa Esperanza [Granjas Familiares], Mexico (682 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 06:13 AM
Sunset🌅 07:59 PM
Day Length13h 46m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code95370–95373
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Los_Angeles
Founded / Incorporated1850-01-01
Neighbouring Countries
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Sonora – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Sonora, California

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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Sonora

The latitude and longitude of Sonora pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 544 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Sonora on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Sonora

Sonora 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 Sonora

Payments and pricing in Sonora 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. › Sonora exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Sonora

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

📊 Sonora's Standing Within California

By recorded population, Sonora ranks #726 of 1246 cities in California. It lies about 118 km Northwest of Sacramento, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the California market. › Cities near Sonora

📊 How This Sonora Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Sonora

👥 What is the population of Sonora?

Sonora has a recorded population of approximately 4,818 people. That places it #726 of 1246 cities with population data in California. Browse more cities in California for comparison.

📐 How large is Sonora in square kilometers?

Sonora spans approximately 8.23 square kilometers (3.18 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Sonora in?

Sonora sits within Tuolumne County, is part of California in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Sonora in?

Sonora keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:13 AM and sets around 07:59 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Sonora?

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

📍 How far is Sonora from the state capital?

Sonora is about 118 km Northwest of Sacramento, the capital of California. See cities near Sonora for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Sonora lands you closest to La Esperanza [Granjas Familiares], Mexico, about 682 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Sonora sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.