Current Date And Time In Elkin, United States
Monday, 03 August 2026
09:43:53 PDT
State: North Carolina
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 4,060
District: Surry County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Elkin, 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 Elkin — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Elkin | |
| District / County | Surry County | |
| State | North Carolina | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 4,060 | |
| Area | 17.38 km² (6.71 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in North Carolina | #194 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 | 273 | |
| In Feet | 896 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 36.24 | |
| Longitude | -80.85 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 36.244° N 80.848° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 36° 14' 39" N 80° 50' 54" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 36° 14.66' N 80° 50.9' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to North Carolina Capital | 206 km East-Southeast of Raleigh | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Leamington, Canada (663 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 03:30 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:28 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 57m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 28621 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/New_York |
Elkin is a city situated in North Carolina, United States, within North America. It falls under Surry County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Elkin 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
The latitude and longitude of Elkin pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 273 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Elkin on the map
Elkin 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 Elkin 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. › Elkin exchange rates
To ring a number in Elkin 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 Elkin and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Elkin ranks #194 of 592 cities in North Carolina. It lies about 206 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 Elkin
Elkin has a recorded population of approximately 4,060 people. That places it #194 of 592 cities with population data in North Carolina. Browse more cities in North Carolina for comparison.
Elkin spans approximately 17.38 square kilometers (6.71 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Elkin sits within Surry County, is part of North Carolina in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Elkin keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:30 AM and sets around 05:28 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Elkin price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Elkin currency page.
Elkin is about 206 km East-Southeast of Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina. See cities near Elkin for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Elkin lands you closest to Leamington, Canada, about 663 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Elkin sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
