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Current Date And Time In Stanley, United States

Thursday, 13 August 2026
01:09:34 PDT
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 3,685
District: Gaston County

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Stanley, 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 Stanley — 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

Stanley, North Carolina Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameStanley
District / CountyGaston County
StateNorth Carolina
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population3,685
Area6.99 km² (2.70 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in North Carolina#216 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 Meter256
In Feet840
GPS Coordinates
Latitude35.36
Longitude-81.1
Decimal Degrees (DD)35.359° N 81.097° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)35° 21' 33" N 81° 5' 49" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)35° 21.54' N 81° 5.82' W
Location Context
Distance to North Carolina Capital227 km East-Northeast of Raleigh
Nearest City in Another CountryLeamington, Canada (755 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 03:41 AM
Sunset🌅 05:17 PM
Day Length13h 35m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code28164
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/New_York
Founded / Incorporated1879-01-01

Stanley – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Stanley, North Carolina

Stanley 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 Stanley 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 Stanley

The latitude and longitude of Stanley pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 256 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Stanley on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Stanley

Stanley 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 Stanley

Payments and pricing in Stanley 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. › Stanley exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Stanley

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

📊 Stanley's Standing Within North Carolina

By recorded population, Stanley ranks #216 of 592 cities in North Carolina. It lies about 227 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 Stanley

📊 How This Stanley Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Stanley

👥 What is the population of Stanley?

Stanley has a recorded population of approximately 3,685 people. That places it #216 of 592 cities with population data in North Carolina. Browse more cities in North Carolina for comparison.

📐 How large is Stanley in square kilometers?

Stanley spans approximately 6.99 square kilometers (2.70 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Stanley in?

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

🕐 What time zone is Stanley in?

Stanley keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:41 AM and sets around 05:17 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Stanley?

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

📍 How far is Stanley from the state capital?

Stanley is about 227 km East-Northeast of Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina. See cities near Stanley for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Stanley lands you closest to Leamington, Canada, about 755 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Stanley sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.