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Morehead, Kentucky, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Morehead, United States

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
03:57:01 PDT
State: Kentucky
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 7,045
District: Rowan County

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Morehead, 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 Morehead — 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

Morehead, Kentucky Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameMorehead
District / CountyRowan County
StateKentucky
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population7,045
Area24.70 km² (9.54 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Kentucky#78 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 Meter225
In Feet738
GPS Coordinates
Latitude38.18
Longitude-83.43
Decimal Degrees (DD)38.184° N 83.433° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)38° 11' 2" N 83° 25' 58" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)38° 11.04' N 83° 25.96' W
Location Context
Distance to Kentucky Capital126 km West of Frankfort
Nearest City in Another CountryHarrow, Canada (430 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 03:44 AM
Sunset🌅 05:32 PM
Day Length13h 47m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code40351
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/New_York
Founded / Incorporated1869-01-01

Morehead – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Morehead, Kentucky

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

The latitude and longitude of Morehead pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 225 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Morehead on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Morehead

Morehead 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 Morehead

Payments and pricing in Morehead 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. › Morehead exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Morehead

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

📊 Morehead's Standing Within Kentucky

By recorded population, Morehead ranks #78 of 377 cities in Kentucky. It lies about 126 km West of Frankfort, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Kentucky market. › Cities near Morehead

📊 How This Morehead Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Morehead

👥 What is the population of Morehead?

Morehead has a recorded population of approximately 7,045 people. That places it #78 of 377 cities with population data in Kentucky. Browse more cities in Kentucky for comparison.

📐 How large is Morehead in square kilometers?

Morehead spans approximately 24.70 square kilometers (9.54 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Morehead in?

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

🕐 What time zone is Morehead in?

Morehead keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:44 AM and sets around 05:32 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Morehead?

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

📍 How far is Morehead from the state capital?

Morehead is about 126 km West of Frankfort, the capital of Kentucky. See cities near Morehead for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Morehead lands you closest to Harrow, Canada, about 430 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Morehead sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.