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High Shoals, North Carolina, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In High Shoals, United States

Thursday, 13 August 2026
22:51:21 PDT
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 722
District: Gaston County

🌎 High Shoals, North Carolina, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about High Shoals, 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 High Shoals — 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

High Shoals, North Carolina Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameHigh Shoals
District / CountyGaston County
StateNorth Carolina
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population722
Area6.87 km² (2.65 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in North Carolina#513 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 Meter235
In Feet771
GPS Coordinates
Latitude35.4
Longitude-81.2
Decimal Degrees (DD)35.403° N 81.202° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)35° 24' 10" N 81° 12' 8" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)35° 24.16' N 81° 12.14' W
Location Context
Distance to North Carolina Capital235 km East of Raleigh
Nearest City in Another CountryLeamington, Canada (749 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 03:41 AM
Sunset🌅 05:17 PM
Day Length13h 36m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code28077
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/New_York
Founded / Incorporated1973-11-06

High Shoals – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About High Shoals, North Carolina

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

The latitude and longitude of High Shoals pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 235 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open High Shoals on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in High Shoals

High Shoals 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 High Shoals

Payments and pricing in High Shoals 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. › High Shoals exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for High Shoals

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

📊 High Shoals's Standing Within North Carolina

By recorded population, High Shoals ranks #513 of 592 cities in North Carolina. It lies about 235 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 High Shoals

📊 How This High Shoals Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of High Shoals into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About High Shoals

👥 What is the population of High Shoals?

High Shoals has a recorded population of approximately 722 people. That places it #513 of 592 cities with population data in North Carolina. Browse more cities in North Carolina for comparison.

📐 How large is High Shoals in square kilometers?

High Shoals spans approximately 6.87 square kilometers (2.65 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is High Shoals in?

High Shoals sits within Gaston County, is part of North Carolina in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is High Shoals in?

High Shoals keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:41 AM and sets around 05:17 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in High Shoals?

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

📍 How far is High Shoals from the state capital?

High Shoals is about 235 km East of Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina. See cities near High Shoals for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from High Shoals lands you closest to Leamington, Canada, about 749 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close High Shoals sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.