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Sumter, South Carolina, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Sumter, United States

Thursday, 13 August 2026
02:54:58 PDT
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 40,816
District: Sumter County

🌎 Sumter, South Carolina, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Sumter, a city in South Carolina, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Sumter — 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

Sumter, South Carolina Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameSumter
District / CountySumter County
StateSouth Carolina
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population40,816
Area69.15 km² (26.70 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in South Carolina#8 of 306 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 Meter52
In Feet171
GPS Coordinates
Latitude33.92
Longitude-80.34
Decimal Degrees (DD)33.92° N 80.341° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)33° 55' 14" N 80° 20' 29" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)33° 55.23' N 80° 20.49' W
Location Context
Distance to South Carolina Capital65 km West of Columbia
Nearest City in Another CountryWest End, Bahamas (815 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 03:40 AM
Sunset🌅 05:11 PM
Day Length13h 31m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code29150
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/New_York
Founded / Incorporated1845-01-01

Sumter – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Sumter, South Carolina

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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Sumter

The latitude and longitude of Sumter pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 52 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Sumter on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Sumter

Sumter 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 Sumter

Payments and pricing in Sumter 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. › Sumter exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Sumter

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

📊 Sumter's Standing Within South Carolina

By recorded population, Sumter ranks #8 of 306 cities in South Carolina. It lies about 65 km West of Columbia, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the South Carolina market. › Cities near Sumter

📊 How This Sumter Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Sumter 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 Sumter to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the South Carolina market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Sumter. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Sumter

👥 What is the population of Sumter?

Sumter has a recorded population of approximately 40,816 people. That places it #8 of 306 cities with population data in South Carolina. Browse more cities in South Carolina for comparison.

📐 How large is Sumter in square kilometers?

Sumter spans approximately 69.15 square kilometers (26.70 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Sumter in?

Sumter sits within Sumter County, is part of South Carolina in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Sumter in?

Sumter keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:40 AM and sets around 05:11 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Sumter?

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

📍 How far is Sumter from the state capital?

Sumter is about 65 km West of Columbia, the capital of South Carolina. See cities near Sumter for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Sumter lands you closest to West End, Bahamas, about 815 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Sumter sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.