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Current Date And Time In Cherokee, United States

Thursday, 13 August 2026
15:38:57 PDT
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 2,138
District: Swain County

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Cherokee, 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 Cherokee — 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

Cherokee, North Carolina Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameCherokee
District / CountySwain County
StateNorth Carolina
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population2,138
Area31.24 km² (12.06 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in North Carolina#312 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 Meter605
In Feet1,985
GPS Coordinates
Latitude35.47
Longitude-83.31
Decimal Degrees (DD)35.474° N 83.315° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)35° 28' 27" N 83° 18' 54" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)35° 28.46' N 83° 18.89' W
Location Context
Distance to North Carolina Capital424 km East of Raleigh
Nearest City in Another CountryHarrow, Canada (730 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 03:49 AM
Sunset🌅 05:26 PM
Day Length13h 36m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code28719
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/New_York

Cherokee – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Cherokee, North Carolina

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

The latitude and longitude of Cherokee pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 605 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Cherokee on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Cherokee

Cherokee 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 Cherokee

Payments and pricing in Cherokee 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. › Cherokee exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Cherokee

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

📊 Cherokee's Standing Within North Carolina

By recorded population, Cherokee ranks #312 of 592 cities in North Carolina. It lies about 424 km East 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 Cherokee

📊 How This Cherokee Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Cherokee

👥 What is the population of Cherokee?

Cherokee has a recorded population of approximately 2,138 people. That places it #312 of 592 cities with population data in North Carolina. Browse more cities in North Carolina for comparison.

📐 How large is Cherokee in square kilometers?

Cherokee spans approximately 31.24 square kilometers (12.06 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Cherokee in?

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

🕐 What time zone is Cherokee in?

Cherokee keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:49 AM and sets around 05:26 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Cherokee?

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

📍 How far is Cherokee from the state capital?

Cherokee is about 424 km East of Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina. See cities near Cherokee for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Cherokee lands you closest to Harrow, Canada, about 730 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Cherokee sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.