Harkers Island
in Carteret County of North Carolina, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
34.695 and -76.559 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 34° 41' 42" and W -76° 33' 33"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:08 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:10 am and 7:55 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-33.937 and 115.018 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Burnside
References
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Delve into Harkers Island

Harkers Island in Carteret County (North Carolina) with it's 1,207 habitants is located in United States about 291 mi (or 469 km) south of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Harkers Island is now 11:08 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 10 airports close to Harkers Island, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Coastal Carolina Regional Airport in a distance of 38 mi (or 61 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Beaufort, Bayboro, New Bern, Swanquarter and Jacksonville. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 21°C / 69 °F

Morning Temperature 21°C / 69 °F
Evening Temperature 21°C / 69 °F
Night Temperature 21°C / 69 °F
Chance of rainfall 9%
Air Humidity 85%
Air Pressure 1021 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

23°C (73 °F)
22°C (71 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

24°C (75 °F)
22°C (71 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, broken clouds.

Tuesday, 7th of May 2024

24°C (75 °F)
23°C (73 °F)
Few clouds, moderate breeze.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Magic in the Marsh at Rachel Carson Reserve

Published: October 13, 2009
Length: 23:55 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: 2 NC Kayakers

In mid October Ladybug and I went down to Atlantic Beach for the weekend with a couple of friends. On our first day paddling we went over to Carrot Island and Horse Island just across Taylor's...


The Old White Church at Harkers Island - Easter 1953

Published: April 04, 2015
Length: 48:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Joel HancockSr

Video shot by Vernon Guthrie of members before and after church on Easter Morning of 1953 (with some additional footage of the new chapel under construction in 1960)


Sailing around Harkers Island 2011

Published: January 29, 2014
Length: 38:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Will Edmondson

Sailing my 13' Zuma sail boat in the sound area between Harkers Island and Shackleford banks North Carolina. Summer 2011.


Joel Hancock Jr performs on guitar at his last Harkers Island School basketball game in 1998

Published: February 06, 2014
Length: 14:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Joel HancockSr

Before his last Middle School ballgame, my son was allowed to perform "The Star Spangled Banner" on his guitar -- shades of Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock.


Lewis 45ft. Custom Harkers Island Round Stern Boat

Published: November 02, 2012
Length: 33:10 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: James Lewis

This Custom Built Boat is currently under construction it is Juniper (White Cedar) Striped over Juniper Frames then Fiberglassed with West System Epoxy, and finished off with Awl-Grip Paint....


Harker's Island Sunrise

Published: September 25, 2008
Length: 43:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jay Jennings

Experience the beauty of a stormy morning at Harker's Island, NC. Shot & edited by Jay Jennings of WRAL in Raleigh, NC.


221 Stacy Drive Harkers Island, NC

Published: July 15, 2008
Length: 12:47 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: RealtyWorldBft

Well maintained brick ranch with some waterviews. Private setting at end of road. Close to fishing, marinas and Cape Lookout.


Vacation 2014 Movie

Published: September 20, 2014
Length: 38:54 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Joel HancockSr

Some of Pa's Memories of Summer Homecoming August 2014 at Harkers Island (Summer Breeze - Seals & Crofts, Summer Wind - Frank Sinatra)


pescando camaron en nc

Published: June 17, 2012
Length: 06:45 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Jose Montano

pescando camaron en harkers island carolina del norte el dia 17 del 2012 con m i familia solo que el que grabo estaba nervioso x eso se movia mucho la camara jajajajaj.


Irene

Published: August 29, 2011
Length: 35:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: rwnster

Hurricane Irene strikes Harkers Island.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Harkers Island, North Carolina

Harkers Island is a census-designated place (CDP) in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States. The population of Harkers Island was 1,623 at the 2007 census. Harkers Island is unincorporated and receives most public services, including law enforcement and public education, from Carteret County. A membership cooperative provides the island with electric and water services. Major industries on the island include fishing, boat building, tourism, and waterfowl decoy carving.

Located at 34.6944, -76.5553 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1890–1899 Atlantic hurricane seasons, Populated places in Carteret County, North Carolina, Census-designated places in North Carolina, History of the Latter Day Saint movement, Islands of North Carolina, Populated places established in 1730, Fishing communities in the United States, 1730 establishments in the Thirteen Colonies

Shackleford Banks

Shackleford Banks is a barrier island system on the coast of Carteret County, North Carolina. It contains a herd of feral horses, scallop, crabs and various sea animals, including summer nesting by loggerhead turtles. It is a tourist and camping site, though only a limited number of people may stay at any given time. Shackleford Banks is located in Harkers Island Township, and is a part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore.

Located at 34.665, -76.5878 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Barrier islands of North Carolina, Geography of Carteret County, North Carolina, Beaches of North Carolina

Crystal Coast

The Crystal Coast is an 85-mile stretch of coastline in North Carolina that extends from the Cape Lookout National Seashore, which includes 56 miles of protected beaches, westward to the New River. It is also known as the Southern Outer Banks (SOBX) and is a popular area with tourists and second-home owners in the summer. The absolute boundaries of this coast are often disputed, but the main area includes all the major Carteret County beaches (those on Bogue Banks, which face south).

Located at 34.6946, -76.5358 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Carteret County, North Carolina, Beaches of North Carolina, Regions of North Carolina

Back Sound

The Back Sound is a large and shallow body of water in eastern North Carolina. It located between the mainland of Carteret County and Harkers Island to the north, and Shackleford Banks to the south. To the east is the Core Banks and Portsmouth Island. Beaufort and Morehead City are located to the west.

Located at 34.6847, -76.5706 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Carteret County, North Carolina, Sounds of North Carolina

USS Pilgrim (SP-1204)

The third USS Pilgrim (SP-1204) was a United States Navy patrol vessel in commission from 1917 to 1919.

Located at 34.7123, -76.5888 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Patrol vessels of the United States Navy, World War I patrol vessels of the United States, Ships built in Delaware, 1893 ships, Shipwrecks of the Carolina coast


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
هارکرس آیلند, Харкерс Ајланд