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Northwest, North Carolina, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Northwest, United States

Friday, 14 August 2026
12:35:27 PDT
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 769
District: Brunswick County

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Northwest, 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 Northwest — 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

Northwest, North Carolina Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameNorthwest
District / CountyBrunswick County
StateNorth Carolina
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population769
Area18.14 km² (7.00 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in North Carolina#500 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 Meter18
In Feet59
GPS Coordinates
Latitude34.31
Longitude-78.16
Decimal Degrees (DD)34.313° N 78.161° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)34° 18' 47" N 78° 9' 40" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)34° 18.78' N 78° 9.67' W
Location Context
Distance to North Carolina Capital168 km North-Northwest of Raleigh
Nearest City in Another CountryCooper’s Town, Bahamas (830 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 03:31 AM
Sunset🌅 05:02 PM
Day Length13h 30m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/New_York

Northwest – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Northwest, North Carolina

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

The latitude and longitude of Northwest pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 18 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Northwest on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Northwest

Northwest 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 Northwest

Payments and pricing in Northwest 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. › Northwest exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Northwest

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

📊 Northwest's Standing Within North Carolina

By recorded population, Northwest ranks #500 of 592 cities in North Carolina. It lies about 168 km North-Northwest 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 Northwest

📊 How This Northwest Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Northwest 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 Northwest 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 Northwest. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Northwest

👥 What is the population of Northwest?

Northwest has a recorded population of approximately 769 people. That places it #500 of 592 cities with population data in North Carolina. Browse more cities in North Carolina for comparison.

📐 How large is Northwest in square kilometers?

Northwest spans approximately 18.14 square kilometers (7.00 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Northwest in?

Northwest sits within Brunswick County, is part of North Carolina in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Northwest in?

Northwest keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:31 AM and sets around 05:02 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Northwest?

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

📍 How far is Northwest from the state capital?

Northwest is about 168 km North-Northwest of Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina. See cities near Northwest for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Northwest lands you closest to Cooper’s Town, Bahamas, about 830 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Northwest sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.