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Cairo, Illinois, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Cairo, United States

Thursday, 13 August 2026
06:22:52 PDT
State: Illinois
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 1,733
District: Alexander County

🌎 Cairo, Illinois, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Cairo, a city in Illinois, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Cairo — 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

Cairo, Illinois Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameCairo
District / CountyAlexander County
StateIllinois
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population1,733
Area23.53 km² (9.08 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Illinois#600 of 994 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 Meter95
In Feet312
GPS Coordinates
Latitude37.01
Longitude-89.18
Decimal Degrees (DD)37.005° N 89.176° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)37° 0' 19" N 89° 10' 35" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)37° 0.32' N 89° 10.59' W
Location Context
Distance to Illinois Capital314 km North of Springfield
Nearest City in Another CountryRamsey, Isle Of Man (714 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 04:10 AM
Sunset🌅 05:52 PM
Day Length13h 41m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code62914
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Chicago
Founded / Incorporated1818-01-01

Cairo – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Cairo, Illinois

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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Cairo

The latitude and longitude of Cairo pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 95 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Cairo on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Cairo

Cairo 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 Cairo

Payments and pricing in Cairo 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. › Cairo exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Cairo

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

📊 Cairo's Standing Within Illinois

By recorded population, Cairo ranks #600 of 994 cities in Illinois. It lies about 314 km North of Springfield, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Illinois market. › Cities near Cairo

📊 How This Cairo Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Cairo 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 Cairo to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Illinois market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Cairo. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Cairo

👥 What is the population of Cairo?

Cairo has a recorded population of approximately 1,733 people. That places it #600 of 994 cities with population data in Illinois. Browse more cities in Illinois for comparison.

📐 How large is Cairo in square kilometers?

Cairo spans approximately 23.53 square kilometers (9.08 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Cairo in?

Cairo sits within Alexander County, is part of Illinois in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Cairo in?

Cairo keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 04:10 AM and sets around 05:52 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Cairo?

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

📍 How far is Cairo from the state capital?

Cairo is about 314 km North of Springfield, the capital of Illinois. See cities near Cairo for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Cairo lands you closest to Ramsey, Isle Of Man, about 714 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Cairo sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.