Current Date And Time In Morganton, United States
Friday, 14 August 2026
16:39:01 PDT
State: North Carolina
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 16,692
District: Burke County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Morganton, 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 Morganton — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Morganton | |
| District / County | Burke County | |
| State | North Carolina | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 16,692 | |
| Area | 49.61 km² (19.15 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in North Carolina | #56 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 | 352 | |
| In Feet | 1,155 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 35.75 | |
| Longitude | -81.68 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 35.745° N 81.685° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 35° 44' 43" N 81° 41' 5" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 35° 44.72' N 81° 41.09' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to North Carolina Capital | 275 km East of Raleigh | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Leamington, Canada (705 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 03:43 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:19 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 35m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 28655 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/New_York | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1777-01-01 |
Morganton is a city situated in North Carolina, United States, within North America. It falls under Burke County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Morganton 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 Morganton pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 352 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Morganton on the map
Morganton 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 Morganton 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. › Morganton exchange rates
To ring a number in Morganton 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 Morganton and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Morganton ranks #56 of 592 cities in North Carolina. It lies about 275 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 Morganton
Morganton has a recorded population of approximately 16,692 people. That places it #56 of 592 cities with population data in North Carolina. Browse more cities in North Carolina for comparison.
Morganton spans approximately 49.61 square kilometers (19.15 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Morganton sits within Burke County, is part of North Carolina in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Morganton keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:43 AM and sets around 05:19 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Morganton price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Morganton currency page.
Morganton is about 275 km East of Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina. See cities near Morganton for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Morganton lands you closest to Leamington, Canada, about 705 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Morganton sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
