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Fairfax, Virginia, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Fairfax, United States

Tuesday, 11 August 2026
13:17:08 PDT
State: Virginia
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 24,013
District: City of Fairfax

🌎 Fairfax, Virginia, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Fairfax, 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 Fairfax — 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

Fairfax, Virginia Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameFairfax
District / CountyCity of Fairfax
StateVirginia
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population24,013
Area16.25 km² (6.27 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Virginia#48 of 454 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 Meter131
In Feet430
GPS Coordinates
Latitude38.85
Longitude-77.31
Decimal Degrees (DD)38.846° N 77.306° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)38° 50' 46" N 77° 18' 23" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)38° 50.77' N 77° 18.38' W
Location Context
Distance to Virginia Capital144 km South of Richmond
Nearest City in Another CountryCrystal Beach, Canada (470 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 03:18 AM
Sunset🌅 05:10 PM
Day Length13h 52m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code22030
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/New_York
Founded / Incorporated1805-01-01

Fairfax – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Fairfax, Virginia

Fairfax is a city situated in Virginia, United States, within North America. It falls under City of Fairfax, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Fairfax 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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Fairfax

The latitude and longitude of Fairfax pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 131 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Fairfax on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Fairfax

Fairfax 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 Fairfax

Payments and pricing in Fairfax 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. › Fairfax exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Fairfax

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

📊 Fairfax's Standing Within Virginia

By recorded population, Fairfax ranks #48 of 454 cities in Virginia. It lies about 144 km South of Richmond, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Virginia market. › Cities near Fairfax

📊 How This Fairfax Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Fairfax

👥 What is the population of Fairfax?

Fairfax has a recorded population of approximately 24,013 people. That places it #48 of 454 cities with population data in Virginia. Browse more cities in Virginia for comparison.

📐 How large is Fairfax in square kilometers?

Fairfax spans approximately 16.25 square kilometers (6.27 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Fairfax in?

Fairfax sits within City of Fairfax, is part of Virginia in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Fairfax in?

Fairfax keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:18 AM and sets around 05:10 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Fairfax?

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

📍 How far is Fairfax from the state capital?

Fairfax is about 144 km South of Richmond, the capital of Virginia. See cities near Fairfax for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Fairfax lands you closest to Crystal Beach, Canada, about 470 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Fairfax sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.