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Monroe, North Carolina, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Monroe, United States

Friday, 14 August 2026
04:21:42 PDT
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 34,623
District: Union County

🌎 Monroe, North Carolina, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Monroe, 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 Monroe — 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

Monroe, North Carolina Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameMonroe
District / CountyUnion County
StateNorth Carolina
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population34,623
Area78.69 km² (30.38 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in North Carolina#28 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 Meter180
In Feet591
GPS Coordinates
Latitude34.99
Longitude-80.55
Decimal Degrees (DD)34.985° N 80.55° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)34° 59' 8" N 80° 32' 58" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)34° 59.13' N 80° 32.97' W
Location Context
Distance to North Carolina Capital194 km East-Northeast of Raleigh
Nearest City in Another CountryLeamington, Canada (805 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🌅 05:13 PM
Day Length13h 32m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code28112
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/New_York
Founded / Incorporated1843-01-01

Monroe – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Monroe, North Carolina

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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Monroe

The latitude and longitude of Monroe pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 180 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Monroe on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Monroe

Monroe 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 Monroe

Payments and pricing in Monroe 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. › Monroe exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Monroe

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

📊 Monroe's Standing Within North Carolina

By recorded population, Monroe ranks #28 of 592 cities in North Carolina. It lies about 194 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 Monroe

📊 How This Monroe Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Monroe into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Monroe to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the North Carolina market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Monroe. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Monroe

👥 What is the population of Monroe?

Monroe has a recorded population of approximately 34,623 people. That places it #28 of 592 cities with population data in North Carolina. Browse more cities in North Carolina for comparison.

📐 How large is Monroe in square kilometers?

Monroe spans approximately 78.69 square kilometers (30.38 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Monroe in?

Monroe sits within Union County, is part of North Carolina in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Monroe in?

Monroe 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 05:13 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Monroe?

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

📍 How far is Monroe from the state capital?

Monroe is about 194 km East-Northeast of Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina. See cities near Monroe for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Monroe lands you closest to Leamington, Canada, about 805 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Monroe sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.