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Current Date And Time In Cary, United States

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
03:03:10 PDT
State: Illinois
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 17,965
District: McHenry County

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Cary, 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 Cary — 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

Cary, Illinois Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameCary
District / CountyMcHenry County
StateIllinois
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population17,965
Area16.29 km² (6.29 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Illinois#189 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 Meter251
In Feet824
GPS Coordinates
Latitude42.21
Longitude-88.24
Decimal Degrees (DD)42.212° N 88.238° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)42° 12' 43" N 88° 14' 17" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)42° 12.72' N 88° 14.29' W
Location Context
Distance to Illinois Capital293 km South-Southwest of Springfield
Nearest City in Another CountryAmherstburg, Canada (424 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 03:56 AM
Sunset🌅 05:59 PM
Day Length14h 3m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code60013
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Chicago
Founded / Incorporated1833-01-01
Neighbouring Countries
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Cary – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Cary, Illinois

Cary is a city situated in Illinois, United States, within North America. It falls under McHenry County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Cary as a Populated Place. 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 Cary

The latitude and longitude of Cary pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 251 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Cary on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Cary

Cary 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 Cary

Payments and pricing in Cary 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. › Cary exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Cary

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

📊 Cary's Standing Within Illinois

By recorded population, Cary ranks #189 of 994 cities in Illinois. It lies about 293 km South-Southwest of Springfield, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Illinois market. › Cities near Cary

📊 How This Cary Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Cary 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 Cary 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 Cary. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Cary

👥 What is the population of Cary?

Cary has a recorded population of approximately 17,965 people. That places it #189 of 994 cities with population data in Illinois. Browse more cities in Illinois for comparison.

📐 How large is Cary in square kilometers?

Cary spans approximately 16.29 square kilometers (6.29 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Cary in?

Cary sits within McHenry County, is part of Illinois in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Cary in?

Cary keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:56 AM and sets around 05:59 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Cary?

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

📍 How far is Cary from the state capital?

Cary is about 293 km South-Southwest of Springfield, the capital of Illinois. See cities near Cary for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Cary lands you closest to Amherstburg, Canada, about 424 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Cary sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.