Current Date And Time In Jefferson, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
07:39:25 PDT
State: North Carolina
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 1,606
District: Ashe County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Jefferson, 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 Jefferson — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Jefferson | |
| District / County | Ashe County | |
| State | North Carolina | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 1,606 | |
| Area | 5.40 km² (2.08 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in North Carolina | #369 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 | 890 | |
| In Feet | 2,920 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 36.42 | |
| Longitude | -81.47 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 36.42° N 81.473° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 36° 25' 13" N 81° 28' 24" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 36° 25.22' N 81° 28.41' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to North Carolina Capital | 265 km East-Southeast of Raleigh | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Leamington, Canada (633 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 03:40 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:21 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 41m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 28640 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/New_York | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1799-01-01 |
Jefferson is a city situated in North Carolina, United States, within North America. It falls under Ashe County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Jefferson 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 Jefferson pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 890 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Jefferson on the map
Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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. › Jefferson exchange rates
To ring a number in Jefferson 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 Jefferson and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Jefferson ranks #369 of 592 cities in North Carolina. It lies about 265 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 Jefferson
Jefferson has a recorded population of approximately 1,606 people. That places it #369 of 592 cities with population data in North Carolina. Browse more cities in North Carolina for comparison.
Jefferson spans approximately 5.40 square kilometers (2.08 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Jefferson sits within Ashe County, is part of North Carolina in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Jefferson keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:40 AM and sets around 05:21 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Jefferson price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Jefferson currency page.
Jefferson is about 265 km East-Southeast of Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina. See cities near Jefferson for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Jefferson lands you closest to Leamington, Canada, about 633 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Jefferson sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
