Current Date And Time In Emporia, United States
Thursday, 13 August 2026
11:59:33 PDT
State: Virginia
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 5,496
District: City of Emporia
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Emporia, a city in Virginia, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Emporia — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Emporia | |
| District / County | City of Emporia | |
| State | Virginia | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 5,496 | |
| Area | 18.05 km² (6.97 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Virginia | #171 of 454 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 | 34 | |
| In Feet | 112 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 36.69 | |
| Longitude | -77.54 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 36.686° N 77.542° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 36° 41' 10" N 77° 32' 33" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 36° 41.16' N 77° 32.55' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Virginia Capital | 97 km North of Richmond | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Crystal Beach, Canada (699 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 03:24 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:05 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 40m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 23847 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/New_York | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1967-01-01 |
Emporia is a city situated in Virginia, United States, within North America. It falls under City of Emporia, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Emporia 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 Virginia
The latitude and longitude of Emporia pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 34 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Emporia on the map
Emporia 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 Emporia 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. › Emporia exchange rates
To ring a number in Emporia 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 Emporia and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Emporia ranks #171 of 454 cities in Virginia. It lies about 97 km North of Richmond, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Virginia market. › Cities near Emporia
Emporia has a recorded population of approximately 5,496 people. That places it #171 of 454 cities with population data in Virginia. Browse more cities in Virginia for comparison.
Emporia spans approximately 18.05 square kilometers (6.97 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Emporia sits within City of Emporia, is part of Virginia in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Emporia keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:24 AM and sets around 05:05 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Emporia price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Emporia currency page.
Emporia is about 97 km North of Richmond, the capital of Virginia. See cities near Emporia for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Emporia lands you closest to Crystal Beach, Canada, about 699 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Emporia sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
