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Current Date And Time In Jackson, United States

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
12:38:51 PDT
State: Kentucky
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 2,152
District: Breathitt County

🌎 Jackson, Kentucky, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Jackson, 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 Jackson — 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

Jackson, Kentucky Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameJackson
District / CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population2,152
Area6.92 km² (2.67 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Kentucky#173 of 377 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 Meter236
In Feet774
GPS Coordinates
Latitude37.55
Longitude-83.38
Decimal Degrees (DD)37.553° N 83.384° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)37° 33' 11" N 83° 23' 1" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)37° 33.19' N 83° 23.01' W
Location Context
Distance to Kentucky Capital149 km West-Northwest of Frankfort
Nearest City in Another CountryHarrow, Canada (500 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 03:45 AM
Sunset🌅 05:31 PM
Day Length13h 45m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code41339
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/New_York
Founded / Incorporated1839-01-01

Jackson – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Jackson, Kentucky

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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Jackson

The latitude and longitude of Jackson pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 236 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Jackson on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Jackson

Jackson 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 Jackson

Payments and pricing in Jackson 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. › Jackson exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Jackson

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

📊 Jackson's Standing Within Kentucky

By recorded population, Jackson ranks #173 of 377 cities in Kentucky. It lies about 149 km West-Northwest of Frankfort, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Kentucky market. › Cities near Jackson

📊 How This Jackson Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Jackson

👥 What is the population of Jackson?

Jackson has a recorded population of approximately 2,152 people. That places it #173 of 377 cities with population data in Kentucky. Browse more cities in Kentucky for comparison.

📐 How large is Jackson in square kilometers?

Jackson spans approximately 6.92 square kilometers (2.67 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Jackson in?

Jackson sits within Breathitt County, is part of Kentucky in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Jackson in?

Jackson keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:45 AM and sets around 05:31 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Jackson?

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

📍 How far is Jackson from the state capital?

Jackson is about 149 km West-Northwest of Frankfort, the capital of Kentucky. See cities near Jackson for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Jackson lands you closest to Harrow, Canada, about 500 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Jackson sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.