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Current Date And Time In South Gastonia, United States

Friday, 14 August 2026
14:39:23 PDT
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 5,312
District: Gaston County

🌎 South Gastonia, North Carolina, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about South Gastonia, 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 South Gastonia — 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

South Gastonia, North Carolina Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameSouth Gastonia
District / CountyGaston County
StateNorth Carolina
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population5,312
Area16.58 km² (6.40 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in North Carolina#146 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 Meter221
In Feet725
GPS Coordinates
Latitude35.22
Longitude-81.21
Decimal Degrees (DD)35.219° N 81.206° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)35° 13' 9" N 81° 12' 20" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)35° 13.16' N 81° 12.34' W
Location Context
Distance to North Carolina Capital240 km East-Northeast of Raleigh
Nearest City in Another CountryLeamington, Canada (769 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 03:42 AM
Sunset🌅 05:16 PM
Day Length13h 33m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/New_York

South Gastonia – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About South Gastonia, North Carolina

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

The latitude and longitude of South Gastonia pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 221 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open South Gastonia on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in South Gastonia

South Gastonia 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 South Gastonia

Payments and pricing in South Gastonia 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. › South Gastonia exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for South Gastonia

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

📊 South Gastonia's Standing Within North Carolina

By recorded population, South Gastonia ranks #146 of 592 cities in North Carolina. It lies about 240 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 South Gastonia

📊 How This South Gastonia Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About South Gastonia

👥 What is the population of South Gastonia?

South Gastonia has a recorded population of approximately 5,312 people. That places it #146 of 592 cities with population data in North Carolina. Browse more cities in North Carolina for comparison.

📐 How large is South Gastonia in square kilometers?

South Gastonia spans approximately 16.58 square kilometers (6.40 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is South Gastonia in?

South Gastonia sits within Gaston County, is part of North Carolina in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is South Gastonia in?

South Gastonia keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:42 AM and sets around 05:16 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in South Gastonia?

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

📍 How far is South Gastonia from the state capital?

South Gastonia is about 240 km East-Northeast of Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina. See cities near South Gastonia for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from South Gastonia lands you closest to Leamington, Canada, about 769 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close South Gastonia sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.