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Current Date And Time In Challis, United States

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
09:22:45 PDT
State: Idaho
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 1,043
District: Custer County

🌎 Challis, Idaho, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Challis, a city in Idaho, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Challis — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Challis, Idaho Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameChallis
District / CountyCuster County
StateIdaho
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population1,043
Area5.04 km² (1.95 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Idaho#88 of 135 cities with population data
Currency
NameUnited States Dollar
Code ISO-4217USD
Symbol$
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+1
International Exit Prefix011
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.us
Elevation
In Meter1,601
In Feet5,253
GPS Coordinates
Latitude44.5
Longitude-114.23
Decimal Degrees (DD)44.505° N 114.232° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)44° 30' 17" N 114° 13' 54" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)44° 30.28' N 114° 13.9' W
Location Context
Distance to Idaho Capital186 km West-Southwest of Boise
Nearest City in Another CountryCardston, Canada (527 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 05:35 AM
Sunset🌅 07:48 PM
Day Length14h 13m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code83226
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Boise
Founded / Incorporated1878-01-01

Challis – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Challis, Idaho

Challis is a city situated in Idaho, United States, within North America. It falls under Custer County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Challis 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 Idaho

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Challis

The latitude and longitude of Challis pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,601 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Challis on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Challis

Challis 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

💰 Currency Used in Challis

Payments and pricing in Challis 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. › Challis exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Challis

To ring a number in Challis 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 Challis and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Challis's Standing Within Idaho

By recorded population, Challis ranks #88 of 135 cities in Idaho. It lies about 186 km West-Southwest of Boise, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Idaho market. › Cities near Challis

📊 How This Challis Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Challis into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Challis to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Idaho market.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Challis

👥 What is the population of Challis?

Challis has a recorded population of approximately 1,043 people. That places it #88 of 135 cities with population data in Idaho. Browse more cities in Idaho for comparison.

📐 How large is Challis in square kilometers?

Challis spans approximately 5.04 square kilometers (1.95 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Challis in?

Challis sits within Custer County, is part of Idaho in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Challis in?

Challis keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:35 AM and sets around 07:48 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Challis?

Businesses and shops in Challis price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Challis currency page.

📍 How far is Challis from the state capital?

Challis is about 186 km West-Southwest of Boise, the capital of Idaho. See cities near Challis for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Challis lands you closest to Cardston, Canada, about 527 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Challis sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.