Aiken
in Aiken County of South Carolina, United States

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
33.560 and -81.720 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 33° 33' 37" and W -81° 43' 10"
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: 06:15 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:43 am and 8:06 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-33.937 and 115.018 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Burnside
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-04-25 08:17:04

Delve into Aiken

Aiken in Aiken County (South Carolina) with it's 30,604 habitants is a city located in United States about 451 mi (or 727 km) south-west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Aiken is now 06:15 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Aiken, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Aiken Municipal Airport in a distance of 6 mi (or 10 km), North. 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. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Augusta, Edgefield, Saluda, Barnwell and Waynesboro. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 24°C / 75 °F

Morning Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Evening Temperature 23°C / 73 °F
Night Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 39%
Air Pressure 1021 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Thursday, 25th of April 2024

23°C (73 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Friday, 26th of April 2024

24°C (75 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

23°C (74 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hilton Garden Inn Aiken

Address
3,5 mi
350 Eastgate Drive
29803 Aiken
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Fairfield Inn & Suites Aiken

Address
1,7 mi
185 Colony Parkway
29803 Aiken
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hampton Inn Aiken

Address
3,8 mi
100 Tamil Dr.
29803 Aiken
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TownePlace Suites Aiken Whiskey Road

Address
2,9 mi
1008 Monterey Drive
29803 Aiken
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Carriage House Inn

Address
0,2 mi
139 Laurens Street, Northwest 
29801 Aiken
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


DAYS INN DOWNTOWN AIKEN

Address
1,0 mi
1204 RICHLAND AVE WEST
29801 Aiken
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn Express & Suites AIKEN

Address
4,5 mi
2897 Whiskey Road
29803 Aiken
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Inn at Houndslake

Address
2,9 mi
897 Houndslake Dr
29803 Aiken
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Econo Lodge Aiken

Address
2,7 mi
3560 Richland Avenue West
29801 Aiken
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Quality Inn & Suites

Address
2,8 mi
3608 Richland Ave. W.
29801 Aiken
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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

Aiken Standard Funds Proponent Committee

Published: October 04, 2014
Length: 30:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Deb Nix

Listen to Aiken Standard advertisement sales associate visit with a local Aiken businessman (and WTPA CARE officer) as she works to route money to proponent committee, even after they've become...


Aiken City Council Meeting: February 23, 2015

Published: February 24, 2015
Length: 25:23 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: CityofAikenSC

Watch the Aiken City Council Meeting from Feb. 23, 2015, at 7:00pm. Click here to view the agenda: https://www.cityofaikensc.gov/weblink8/0/doc/191492/Page1.aspx.


Aiken City Council Meeting: January 12, 2015

Published: January 14, 2015
Length: 37:41 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: CityofAikenSC

Watch the Aiken City Council Meeting from Jan. 12 at 7:00pm. Click here to view the agenda: https://www.cityofaikensc.gov/weblink8/0/doc/189023/Page1.aspx.


Aiken City Council Meeting: March 9, 2015

Published: March 11, 2015
Length: 28:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: CityofAikenSC

Watch the Aiken City Council Meeting from March 9, 2015, at 7:00pm. Click here to view the agenda: https://www.cityofaikensc.gov/weblink8/0/doc/191923/Page1.aspx.


Aiken City Council Meeting: March 23, 2015

Published: March 25, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: CityofAikenSC

Watch the Aiken City Council Meeting from March 23, 2015, at 7:00pm. Click here to view the agenda: https://www.cityofaikensc.gov/weblink8/0/doc/192350/Page1.aspx.


Aiken City Council Meeting: February 9, 2015

Published: February 11, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: CityofAikenSC

Watch the Aiken City Council Meeting from Feb. 9, 2015, at 7:00pm. Click here to view the agenda: https://www.cityofaikensc.gov/weblink8/0/doc/190645/Page1.aspx.


The ORIGINAL Lobster Race in Aiken, SC 2012

Published: June 19, 2012
Length: 45:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: LobsterRaceaiken

The crowds gather to cheer on their favorite "Thoroughbred" Lobster!


Aiken City Council Meeting: October 27, 2014

Published: October 30, 2014
Length: 25:35 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: CityofAikenSC

Aiken City Council Regular Meeting. Meeting Agenda: https://www.cityofaikensc.gov/WebLink8/0/doc/183781/Page1.aspx Work Session Agenda: ...


SOLD! 348 Norfolk Dr. Aiken, SC 29803 | Cornerstone | Bill Beazley Homes

Published: September 17, 2014
Length: 36:55 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Bill Beazley Homes

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Free WiFi in Downtown Aiken

Published: July 30, 2014
Length: 15:06 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Aiken Standard

Atlantic Broadband and the City of Aiken, SC announce the availability of free WiFi in the downtown area. Read the full story here: http://tinyurl.com/mtem4vg.


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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.

Aiken, South Carolina

Aiken is a city in and the county seat of Aiken County, South Carolina, United States. With Augusta, Georgia, it is one of the two largest cities of the Central Savannah River Area. It is part of the Augusta-Richmond County Metropolitan Statistical Area. Aiken is home to the University of South Carolina at Aiken. The population was 29,494 at the 2010 census. Aiken was recognized with the All-America City Award in 1997 by the National Civic League.

Located at 33.5494, -81.7206 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cities in South Carolina, Populated places in Aiken County, South Carolina, County seats in South Carolina, Augusta – Richmond County metropolitan area

Mead Hall Episcopal School

Mead Hall Episcopal School is a private, 3K–12 coeducational college preparatory school located over two campuses in Aiken, South Carolina. Previously covering grades 3K–8, the school expanded to cover high school grades when they acquired Aiken Preparatory School during the summer of 2012.

Located at 33.5644, -81.7275 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Schools in Aiken County, South Carolina, Private high schools in South Carolina, Private middle schools in South Carolina, Private elementary schools in South Carolina

Aiken High School (Aiken, South Carolina)

Aiken High School is a four-year public high school located in Aiken, South Carolina, USA. Approximately 1,700 students attend the school. It became an International Baccalaureate school in 2003, but as of 2010 is no longer one. Aiken High was ranked in the top 5% of high schools in the nation.

Located at 33.578, -81.713 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Public high schools in South Carolina, Schools in Aiken County, South Carolina, Educational institutions established in 1888, 1888 establishments in the United States

South Aiken High School

South Aiken High School is a four-year public high school located in Aiken, South Carolina. Approximately 1,500 students attend the school. South Aiken High School's mascot is the Thoroughbred. In the 2012 edition of the top high schools in the U.S. , South Aiken ranked 1,079 in the nation and 7th in the state. Nationally acclaimed programs at South Aiken High School include the academic team, NJROTC, Calliope (literary magazine), and the SAHS chapter of the National FFA Organization.

Located at 33.526, -81.7118 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Public high schools in South Carolina

St. Mary Help of Christians Church (Aiken, South Carolina)

St. Mary Help of Christians Church is a Catholic parish at the corner of Park Avenue and York Street in Aiken, South Carolina. The complex, which includes St. Claire's Chapel and St. Mary Help of Christians Church, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The original parish church was constructed on this site in 1867. This small building was destroyed by a tornado in 1878. A winter resident of Aiken, Celestine E.

Located at 33.5578, -81.7195 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Properties of religious function on the National Register of Historic Places in South Carolina, Churches in Aiken County, South Carolina, Roman Catholic churches in South Carolina, Gothic Revival architecture in South Carolina, National Register of Historic Places in Aiken County, South Carolina

The Willcox

The Willcox hotel is a hotel established in Aiken, South Carolina in 1900 by Englishman Frederick Willcox, his Swedish wife Elise Wellborn, and their two sons, Frederick and Albert.

Located at 33.5571, -81.7219 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hotels in South Carolina

Districts of the same city

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Plunkett, أيكن, Aiken, ایکن، کارولینای جنوبی, AIK, エイキン, Айкен, Ејкен, ایکن، جنوبی کیرولائنا, 艾肯