Current Date And Time In Decatur, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
15:21:16 PDT
State: Alabama
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 55,437
District: Morgan County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Decatur, a city in Alabama, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Decatur — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Decatur | |
| District / County | Morgan County | |
| State | Alabama | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 55,437 | |
| Area | 158.60 km² (61.24 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Alabama | #9 of 425 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 | 171 | |
| In Feet | 561 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 34.61 | |
| Longitude | -86.98 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 34.606° N 86.983° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 34° 36' 21" N 86° 59' 0" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 34° 36.36' N 86° 59' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Alabama Capital | 257 km South-Southeast of Montgomery | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Harrow, Canada (899 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 04:05 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:40 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 35m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 35699 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Chicago | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1821-01-01 |
Decatur is a city situated in Alabama, United States, within North America. It falls under Morgan County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Decatur 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 Alabama
The latitude and longitude of Decatur pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 171 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Decatur on the map
Decatur 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 Decatur 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. › Decatur exchange rates
To ring a number in Decatur 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 Decatur and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Decatur ranks #9 of 425 cities in Alabama. It lies about 257 km South-Southeast of Montgomery, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Alabama market. › Cities near Decatur
Decatur has a recorded population of approximately 55,437 people. That places it #9 of 425 cities with population data in Alabama. Browse more cities in Alabama for comparison.
Decatur spans approximately 158.60 square kilometers (61.24 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Decatur sits within Morgan County, is part of Alabama in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Decatur keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 04:05 AM and sets around 05:40 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Decatur price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Decatur currency page.
Decatur is about 257 km South-Southeast of Montgomery, the capital of Alabama. See cities near Decatur for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Decatur lands you closest to Harrow, Canada, about 899 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Decatur sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
