
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.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Fairfax | |
| District / County | City of Fairfax | |
| State | Virginia | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 24,013 | |
| Area | 16.25 km² (6.27 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Virginia | #48 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 | 131 | |
| In Feet | 430 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 38.85 | |
| 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 Capital | 144 km South of Richmond | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Crystal 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 Length | 13h 52m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 22030 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/New_York | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1805-01-01 |
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Fairfax spans approximately 16.25 square kilometers (6.27 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Fairfax sits within City of Fairfax, is part of Virginia in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
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.
Businesses and shops in Fairfax price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Fairfax currency page.
Fairfax is about 144 km South of Richmond, the capital of Virginia. See cities near Fairfax for more nearby distances.
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.