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Apex, North Carolina, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Apex, United States

Thursday, 13 August 2026
04:05:37 PDT
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 45,585
District: Wake County

🌎 Apex, North Carolina, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


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

Apex, North Carolina Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameApex
District / CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population45,585
Area44.95 km² (17.36 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in North Carolina#22 of 592 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 Meter152
In Feet499
GPS Coordinates
Latitude35.73
Longitude-78.85
Decimal Degrees (DD)35.733° N 78.85° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)35° 43' 58" N 78° 51' 1" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)35° 43.96' N 78° 51.02' W
Location Context
Distance to North Carolina Capital20 km East-Northeast of Raleigh
Nearest City in Another CountryWheatley, Canada (773 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 03:31 AM
Sunset🌅 05:08 PM
Day Length13h 37m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code27523
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/New_York
Founded / Incorporated1873-01-01
Neighbouring Countries
States By Alphabets
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Apex – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Apex, North Carolina

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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Apex

The latitude and longitude of Apex pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 152 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Apex on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Apex

Apex 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 Apex

Payments and pricing in Apex 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. › Apex exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Apex

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

📊 Apex's Standing Within North Carolina

By recorded population, Apex ranks #22 of 592 cities in North Carolina. It lies about 20 km East-Northeast of Raleigh, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the North Carolina market. › Cities near Apex

📊 How This Apex Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Apex

👥 What is the population of Apex?

Apex has a recorded population of approximately 45,585 people. That places it #22 of 592 cities with population data in North Carolina. Browse more cities in North Carolina for comparison.

📐 How large is Apex in square kilometers?

Apex spans approximately 44.95 square kilometers (17.36 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Apex in?

Apex sits within Wake County, is part of North Carolina in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Apex in?

Apex keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:31 AM and sets around 05:08 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Apex?

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

📍 How far is Apex from the state capital?

Apex is about 20 km East-Northeast of Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina. See cities near Apex for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Apex lands you closest to Wheatley, Canada, about 773 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Apex sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.