Current Date And Time In Durham, United States
Monday, 03 August 2026
09:43:32 PDT
State: North Carolina
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 257,636
District: Durham County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Durham, 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 Durham — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Durham | |
| District / County | Durham County | |
| State | North Carolina | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 257,636 | |
| Area | 280.44 km² (108.28 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in North Carolina | #5 of 592 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | United States Dollar | |
| Code ISO-4217 | USD | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +1 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 011 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .us | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 123 | |
| In Feet | 404 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 35.99 | |
| Longitude | -78.9 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 35.994° N 78.899° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 35° 59' 39" N 78° 53' 55" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 35° 59.64' N 78° 53.92' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to North Carolina Capital | 34 km Southeast of Raleigh | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Wheatley, Canada (745 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 03:23 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:20 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 56m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 27708 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/New_York | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1869-01-01 |
Durham is a city situated in North Carolina, United States, within North America. It falls under Durham County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Durham as a District Headquarters. 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
The latitude and longitude of Durham pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 123 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Durham on the map
Durham 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
Payments and pricing in Durham 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. › Durham exchange rates
To ring a number in Durham 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 Durham and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Durham ranks #5 of 592 cities in North Carolina. It lies about 34 km 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 Durham
Durham has a recorded population of approximately 257,636 people. That places it #5 of 592 cities with population data in North Carolina. Browse more cities in North Carolina for comparison.
Durham spans approximately 280.44 square kilometers (108.28 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Durham sits within Durham County, is part of North Carolina in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Durham keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:23 AM and sets around 05:20 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Durham price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Durham currency page.
Durham is about 34 km Southeast of Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina. See cities near Durham for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Durham lands you closest to Wheatley, Canada, about 745 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Durham sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
