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Current Date And Time In Hilo, United States

Tuesday, 04 August 2026
14:17:38 PDT
State: Hawaii
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 43,263
District: Hawaii County

🌎 Hilo, Hawaii, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


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.

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

Hilo, Hawaii Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameHilo
District / CountyHawaii County
StateHawaii
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population43,263
Area150.96 km² (58.29 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Hawaii#6 of 237 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 Meter18
In Feet59
GPS Coordinates
Latitude19.73
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 Capital337 km West-Northwest of Honolulu
Nearest City in Another CountryNapari 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 Length13h 0m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code96721
Local Time Zone (IANA)Pacific/Honolulu

Hilo – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Hilo, Hawaii

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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Hilo

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

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Hilo

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

💰 Currency Used in Hilo

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

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Hilo

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

📊 Hilo's Standing Within Hawaii

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

📊 How This Hilo Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Hilo

👥 What is the population of 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.

📐 How large is Hilo in square kilometers?

Hilo spans approximately 150.96 square kilometers (58.29 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Hilo in?

Hilo sits within Hawaii County, is part of Hawaii in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Hilo in?

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.

💰 What currency is used in Hilo?

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

📍 How far is Hilo from the state capital?

Hilo is about 337 km West-Northwest of Honolulu, the capital of Hawaii. See cities near Hilo for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

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.