Current Date And Time In Independence, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
14:52:31 PDT
State: Kentucky
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 26,819
District: Kenton County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Independence, a city in Kentucky, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Independence — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Independence | |
| District / County | Kenton County | |
| State | Kentucky | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 26,819 | |
| Area | 46.10 km² (17.80 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Kentucky | #17 of 377 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 | 274 | |
| In Feet | 899 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 38.94 | |
| Longitude | -84.54 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 38.943° N 84.544° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 38° 56' 35" N 84° 32' 39" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 38° 56.59' N 84° 32.65' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Kentucky Capital | 87 km South-Southwest of Frankfort | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Harrow, Canada (370 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 03:47 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:38 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 50m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 41051 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/New_York | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1842-01-01 |
Independence is a city situated in Kentucky, United States, within North America. It falls under Kenton County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Independence 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 Kentucky
The latitude and longitude of Independence pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 274 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Independence on the map
Independence 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 Independence 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. › Independence exchange rates
To ring a number in Independence 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 Independence and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Independence ranks #17 of 377 cities in Kentucky. It lies about 87 km South-Southwest of Frankfort, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Kentucky market. › Cities near Independence
Independence has a recorded population of approximately 26,819 people. That places it #17 of 377 cities with population data in Kentucky. Browse more cities in Kentucky for comparison.
Independence spans approximately 46.10 square kilometers (17.80 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Independence sits within Kenton County, is part of Kentucky in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Independence keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:47 AM and sets around 05:38 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Independence price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Independence currency page.
Independence is about 87 km South-Southwest of Frankfort, the capital of Kentucky. See cities near Independence for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Independence lands you closest to Harrow, Canada, about 370 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Independence sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
