
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Sylva, 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 Sylva — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Sylva | |
| District / County | Jackson County | |
| State | North Carolina | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 2,617 | |
| Area | 8.26 km² (3.19 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in North Carolina | #280 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 | 623 | |
| In Feet | 2,044 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 35.37 | |
| Longitude | -83.23 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 35.374° N 83.226° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 35° 22' 25" N 83° 13' 34" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 35° 22.42' N 83° 13.56' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to North Carolina Capital | 417 km East of Raleigh | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Harrow, Canada (741 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 03:49 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:25 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 35m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 28779 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/New_York | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1889-01-01 |
Sylva is a city situated in North Carolina, United States, within North America. It falls under Jackson County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Sylva 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 Sylva pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 623 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Sylva on the map
Sylva 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 Sylva 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. › Sylva exchange rates
To ring a number in Sylva 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 Sylva and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Sylva ranks #280 of 592 cities in North Carolina. It lies about 417 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 Sylva
Sylva has a recorded population of approximately 2,617 people. That places it #280 of 592 cities with population data in North Carolina. Browse more cities in North Carolina for comparison.
Sylva spans approximately 8.26 square kilometers (3.19 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Sylva sits within Jackson County, is part of North Carolina in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Sylva keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:49 AM and sets around 05:25 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Sylva price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Sylva currency page.
Sylva is about 417 km East of Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina. See cities near Sylva for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Sylva lands you closest to Harrow, Canada, about 741 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Sylva sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.