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Current Date And Time In Carrboro, United States

Thursday, 13 August 2026
11:03:46 PDT
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 21,156
District: Orange County

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Carrboro, 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 Carrboro — 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

Carrboro, North Carolina Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameCarrboro
District / CountyOrange County
StateNorth Carolina
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population21,156
Area16.96 km² (6.55 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in North Carolina#46 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 Meter141
In Feet463
GPS Coordinates
Latitude35.91
Longitude-79.08
Decimal Degrees (DD)35.91° N 79.075° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)35° 54' 37" N 79° 4' 31" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)35° 54.61' N 79° 4.52' W
Location Context
Distance to North Carolina Capital42 km East-Southeast of Raleigh
Nearest City in Another CountryWheatley, Canada (747 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 03:32 AM
Sunset🌅 05:10 PM
Day Length13h 37m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code27510
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/New_York
Founded / Incorporated1882-01-01

Carrboro – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Carrboro, North Carolina

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

The latitude and longitude of Carrboro pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 141 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Carrboro on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Carrboro

Carrboro 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 Carrboro

Payments and pricing in Carrboro 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. › Carrboro exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Carrboro

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

📊 Carrboro's Standing Within North Carolina

By recorded population, Carrboro ranks #46 of 592 cities in North Carolina. It lies about 42 km East-Southeast 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 Carrboro

📊 How This Carrboro Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Carrboro 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 Carrboro to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the North Carolina market.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Carrboro

👥 What is the population of Carrboro?

Carrboro has a recorded population of approximately 21,156 people. That places it #46 of 592 cities with population data in North Carolina. Browse more cities in North Carolina for comparison.

📐 How large is Carrboro in square kilometers?

Carrboro spans approximately 16.96 square kilometers (6.55 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Carrboro in?

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

🕐 What time zone is Carrboro in?

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

💰 What currency is used in Carrboro?

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

📍 How far is Carrboro from the state capital?

Carrboro is about 42 km East-Southeast of Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina. See cities near Carrboro for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Carrboro lands you closest to Wheatley, Canada, about 747 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Carrboro sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.