Current Date And Time In Winston-Salem, United States
Monday, 03 August 2026
10:28:51 PDT
State: North Carolina
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 241,218
District: Forsyth County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Winston-Salem, 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 Winston-Salem — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Winston-Salem | |
| District / County | Forsyth County | |
| State | North Carolina | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 241,218 | |
| Area | 346.35 km² (133.73 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in North Carolina | #6 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 | 293 | |
| In Feet | 961 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 36.1 | |
| Longitude | -80.24 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 36.1° N 80.244° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 36° 5' 59" N 80° 14' 39" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 36° 5.99' N 80° 14.65' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to North Carolina Capital | 149 km East-Southeast of Raleigh | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Leamington, Canada (692 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 03:28 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:25 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 57m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 27127 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/New_York | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1766-01-01 |
Winston-Salem is a city situated in North Carolina, United States, within North America. It falls under Forsyth County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 293 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Winston-Salem on the map
Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem 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. › Winston-Salem exchange rates
To ring a number in Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Winston-Salem ranks #6 of 592 cities in North Carolina. It lies about 149 km East-Southeast 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 Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem has a recorded population of approximately 241,218 people. That places it #6 of 592 cities with population data in North Carolina. Browse more cities in North Carolina for comparison.
Winston-Salem spans approximately 346.35 square kilometers (133.73 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Winston-Salem sits within Forsyth County, is part of North Carolina in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Winston-Salem keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:28 AM and sets around 05:25 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Winston-Salem price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Winston-Salem currency page.
Winston-Salem is about 149 km East-Southeast of Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina. See cities near Winston-Salem for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Winston-Salem lands you closest to Leamington, Canada, about 692 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Winston-Salem sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
