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Current Date And Time In Chapel Hill, United States

Monday, 03 August 2026
09:45:02 PDT
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 59,568
District: Orange County

🌎 Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Chapel Hill, 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 Chapel Hill — 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

Chapel Hill, North Carolina Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameChapel Hill
District / CountyOrange County
StateNorth Carolina
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population59,568
Area55.25 km² (21.33 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in North Carolina#16 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 Meter148
In Feet486
GPS Coordinates
Latitude35.91
Longitude-79.06
Decimal Degrees (DD)35.913° N 79.056° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)35° 54' 48" N 79° 3' 21" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)35° 54.79' N 79° 3.35' W
Location Context
Distance to North Carolina Capital41 km East-Southeast of Raleigh
Nearest City in Another CountryWheatley, Canada (748 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 03:24 AM
Sunset🌅 05:20 PM
Day Length13h 56m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code27516
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/New_York
Founded / Incorporated1793-01-01

Chapel Hill – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill

The latitude and longitude of Chapel Hill pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 148 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Chapel Hill on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill

Payments and pricing in Chapel Hill 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. › Chapel Hill exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Chapel Hill

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

📊 Chapel Hill's Standing Within North Carolina

By recorded population, Chapel Hill ranks #16 of 592 cities in North Carolina. It lies about 41 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 Chapel Hill

📊 How This Chapel Hill Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Chapel Hill

👥 What is the population of Chapel Hill?

Chapel Hill has a recorded population of approximately 59,568 people. That places it #16 of 592 cities with population data in North Carolina. Browse more cities in North Carolina for comparison.

📐 How large is Chapel Hill in square kilometers?

Chapel Hill spans approximately 55.25 square kilometers (21.33 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Chapel Hill in?

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

🕐 What time zone is Chapel Hill in?

Chapel Hill keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:24 AM and sets around 05:20 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Chapel Hill?

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

📍 How far is Chapel Hill from the state capital?

Chapel Hill is about 41 km East-Southeast of Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina. See cities near Chapel Hill for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Chapel Hill lands you closest to Wheatley, Canada, about 748 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Chapel Hill sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.