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Current Date And Time In Washington Heights, United States

Friday, 07 August 2026
21:40:41 PDT
State: New York
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 152,613
District: New York County

🌎 Washington Heights, New York, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Washington Heights, a city in New York, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Washington Heights — 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

Washington Heights, New York Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameWashington Heights
District / CountyNew York County
StateNew York
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population152,613
Area4.49 km² (1.73 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeSection of Populated Place
Population Rank in New York#14 of 1261 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 Meter54
In Feet177
GPS Coordinates
Latitude40.85
Longitude-73.94
Decimal Degrees (DD)40.85° N 73.935° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)40° 51' 0" N 73° 56' 7" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)40° 51.01' N 73° 56.12' W
Location Context
Distance to New York Capital201 km North of Albany
Nearest City in Another CountryGananoque, Canada (428 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 02:56 AM
Sunset🌅 05:06 PM
Day Length14h 9m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/New_York

Washington Heights – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Washington Heights, New York

Washington Heights is a city situated in New York, United States, within North America. It falls under New York County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Washington Heights as a Section of 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 New York

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Washington Heights

The latitude and longitude of Washington Heights pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 54 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Washington Heights on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Washington Heights

Washington Heights 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 Washington Heights

Payments and pricing in Washington Heights 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. › Washington Heights exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Washington Heights

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

📊 Washington Heights's Standing Within New York

By recorded population, Washington Heights ranks #14 of 1261 cities in New York. It lies about 201 km North of Albany, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the New York market. › Cities near Washington Heights

📊 How This Washington Heights Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Washington Heights 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 Washington Heights to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the New York market.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Washington Heights

👥 What is the population of Washington Heights?

Washington Heights has a recorded population of approximately 152,613 people. That places it #14 of 1261 cities with population data in New York. Browse more cities in New York for comparison.

📐 How large is Washington Heights in square kilometers?

Washington Heights spans approximately 4.49 square kilometers (1.73 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Washington Heights in?

Washington Heights sits within New York County, is part of New York in United States. It is classified as a Section of Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Washington Heights in?

Washington Heights keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 02:56 AM and sets around 05:06 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Washington Heights?

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

📍 How far is Washington Heights from the state capital?

Washington Heights is about 201 km North of Albany, the capital of New York. See cities near Washington Heights for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Washington Heights lands you closest to Gananoque, Canada, about 428 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Washington Heights sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.