Current Date And Time In West Columbia, United States
Friday, 14 August 2026
02:17:35 PDT
State: South Carolina
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 16,060
District: Lexington County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about West Columbia, 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 West Columbia — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | West Columbia | |
| District / County | Lexington County | |
| State | South Carolina | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 16,060 | |
| Area | 19.23 km² (7.42 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in South Carolina | #31 of 306 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 | 87 | |
| In Feet | 285 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 33.99 | |
| Longitude | -81.07 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 33.993° N 81.074° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 33° 59' 37" N 81° 4' 26" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 33° 59.61' N 81° 4.44' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to South Carolina Capital | 4 km East-Northeast of Columbia | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | West End, Bahamas (837 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 03:44 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:13 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 29m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 29171 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/New_York |
West Columbia is a city situated in South Carolina, United States, within North America. It falls under Lexington County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies West Columbia 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 South Carolina
The latitude and longitude of West Columbia pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 87 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open West Columbia on the map
West Columbia 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 West Columbia 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. › West Columbia exchange rates
To ring a number in West Columbia 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 West Columbia and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, West Columbia ranks #31 of 306 cities in South Carolina. It lies about 4 km East-Northeast 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 West Columbia
West Columbia has a recorded population of approximately 16,060 people. That places it #31 of 306 cities with population data in South Carolina. Browse more cities in South Carolina for comparison.
West Columbia spans approximately 19.23 square kilometers (7.42 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
West Columbia sits within Lexington County, is part of South Carolina in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.
West Columbia keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:44 AM and sets around 05:13 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in West Columbia price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our West Columbia currency page.
West Columbia is about 4 km East-Northeast of Columbia, the capital of South Carolina. See cities near West Columbia for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from West Columbia lands you closest to West End, Bahamas, about 837 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close West Columbia sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
