Current Date And Time In Highlands, United States
Thursday, 13 August 2026
16:23:28 PDT
State: North Carolina
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 937
District: Macon County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Highlands, 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 Highlands — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Highlands | |
| District / County | Macon County | |
| State | North Carolina | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 937 | |
| Area | 15.94 km² (6.15 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in North Carolina | #462 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 | 1,168 | |
| In Feet | 3,832 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 35.05 | |
| Longitude | -83.2 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 35.053° N 83.199° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 35° 3' 10" N 83° 11' 55" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 35° 3.17' N 83° 11.92' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to North Carolina Capital | 421 km East-Northeast of Raleigh | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Harrow, Canada (777 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 03:50 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:25 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 34m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 28741 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/New_York | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1875-01-01 |
Highlands is a city situated in North Carolina, United States, within North America. It falls under Macon County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Highlands 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 Highlands pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,168 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Highlands on the map
Highlands 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 Highlands 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. › Highlands exchange rates
To ring a number in Highlands 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 Highlands and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Highlands ranks #462 of 592 cities in North Carolina. It lies about 421 km East-Northeast 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 Highlands
Highlands has a recorded population of approximately 937 people. That places it #462 of 592 cities with population data in North Carolina. Browse more cities in North Carolina for comparison.
Highlands spans approximately 15.94 square kilometers (6.15 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Highlands sits within Macon County, is part of North Carolina in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Highlands keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:50 AM and sets around 05:25 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Highlands price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Highlands currency page.
Highlands is about 421 km East-Northeast of Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina. See cities near Highlands for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Highlands lands you closest to Harrow, Canada, about 777 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Highlands sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
