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Current Date And Time In Selma, United States

Friday, 14 August 2026
15:36:03 PDT
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 6,307
District: Johnston County

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Selma, 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 Selma — 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

Selma, North Carolina Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameSelma
District / CountyJohnston County
StateNorth Carolina
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population6,307
Area12.54 km² (4.84 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in North Carolina#129 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 Meter53
In Feet174
GPS Coordinates
Latitude35.54
Longitude-78.28
Decimal Degrees (DD)35.537° N 78.284° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)35° 32' 12" N 78° 17' 4" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)35° 32.19' N 78° 17.07' W
Location Context
Distance to North Carolina Capital41 km Northwest of Raleigh
Nearest City in Another CountryPort Rowan, Canada (809 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 03:30 AM
Sunset🌅 05:05 PM
Day Length13h 34m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code27576
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/New_York
Founded / Incorporated1873-02-11
Neighbouring Countries
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Selma – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Selma, North Carolina

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

The latitude and longitude of Selma pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 53 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Selma on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Selma

Selma 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 Selma

Payments and pricing in Selma 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. › Selma exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Selma

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

📊 Selma's Standing Within North Carolina

By recorded population, Selma ranks #129 of 592 cities in North Carolina. It lies about 41 km 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 Selma

📊 How This Selma Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Selma

👥 What is the population of Selma?

Selma has a recorded population of approximately 6,307 people. That places it #129 of 592 cities with population data in North Carolina. Browse more cities in North Carolina for comparison.

📐 How large is Selma in square kilometers?

Selma spans approximately 12.54 square kilometers (4.84 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Selma in?

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

🕐 What time zone is Selma in?

Selma keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:30 AM and sets around 05:05 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Selma?

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

📍 How far is Selma from the state capital?

Selma is about 41 km Northwest of Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina. See cities near Selma for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Selma lands you closest to Port Rowan, Canada, about 809 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Selma sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.