
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Hilo, a city in Hawaii, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Hilo — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Hilo | |
| District / County | Hawaii County | |
| State | Hawaii | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 43,263 | |
| Area | 150.96 km² (58.29 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Hawaii | #6 of 237 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 | 18 | |
| In Feet | 59 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 19.73 | |
| Longitude | -155.09 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 19.73° N 155.091° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 19° 43' 48" N 155° 5' 27" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 19° 43.79' N 155° 5.44' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Hawaii Capital | 337 km West-Northwest of Honolulu | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Napari Village, Kiribati (1,820 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 08:56 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 09:56 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 0m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 96721 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Pacific/Honolulu |
Hilo is a city situated in Hawaii, United States, within North America. It falls under Hawaii County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Hilo 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 Hawaii
The latitude and longitude of Hilo pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 18 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Hilo on the map
Hilo 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 Hilo 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. › Hilo exchange rates
To ring a number in Hilo 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 Hilo and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Hilo ranks #6 of 237 cities in Hawaii. It lies about 337 km West-Northwest of Honolulu, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Hawaii market. › Cities near Hilo
Hilo has a recorded population of approximately 43,263 people. That places it #6 of 237 cities with population data in Hawaii. Browse more cities in Hawaii for comparison.
Hilo spans approximately 150.96 square kilometers (58.29 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Hilo sits within Hawaii County, is part of Hawaii in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Hilo keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 08:56 AM and sets around 09:56 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Hilo price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Hilo currency page.
Hilo is about 337 km West-Northwest of Honolulu, the capital of Hawaii. See cities near Hilo for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Hilo lands you closest to Napari Village, Kiribati, about 1,820 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Hilo sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.