Current Date And Time In Sterling, United States
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
13:57:51 PDT
State: Virginia
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 27,822
District: Loudoun County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Sterling, 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 Sterling — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Sterling | |
| District / County | Loudoun County | |
| State | Virginia | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 27,822 | |
| Area | 14.27 km² (5.51 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Virginia | #40 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 | 89 | |
| In Feet | 292 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 39.01 | |
| Longitude | -77.43 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 39.006° N 77.429° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 39° 0' 22" N 77° 25' 43" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 39° 0.37' N 77° 25.72' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Virginia Capital | 162 km South of Richmond | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Crystal Beach, Canada (450 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 | 🌅 05:11 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 53m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 20166 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/New_York |
Sterling is a city situated in Virginia, United States, within North America. It falls under Loudoun County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Sterling 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 Virginia
The latitude and longitude of Sterling pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 89 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Sterling on the map
Sterling 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 Sterling 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. › Sterling exchange rates
To ring a number in Sterling 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 Sterling and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Sterling ranks #40 of 454 cities in Virginia. It lies about 162 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 Sterling
Sterling has a recorded population of approximately 27,822 people. That places it #40 of 454 cities with population data in Virginia. Browse more cities in Virginia for comparison.
Sterling spans approximately 14.27 square kilometers (5.51 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Sterling sits within Loudoun County, is part of Virginia in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Sterling 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 05:11 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Sterling price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Sterling currency page.
Sterling is about 162 km South of Richmond, the capital of Virginia. See cities near Sterling for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Sterling lands you closest to Crystal Beach, Canada, about 450 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Sterling sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
