Current Date And Time In Charleston, United States
Wednesday, 05 August 2026
02:52:27 PDT
State: Illinois
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 21,196
District: Coles County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Charleston, 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 Charleston — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Charleston | |
| District / County | Coles County | |
| State | Illinois | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 21,196 | |
| Area | 24.20 km² (9.34 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Illinois | #159 of 994 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 | 204 | |
| In Feet | 669 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 39.5 | |
| Longitude | -88.18 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 39.496° N 88.176° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 39° 29' 46" N 88° 10' 34" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 39° 29.77' N 88° 10.57' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Illinois Capital | 130 km West-Northwest of Springfield | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Amherstburg, Canada (516 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 03:54 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:02 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 7m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 61920 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Chicago | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1831-01-01 |
Charleston is a city situated in Illinois, United States, within North America. It falls under Coles County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Charleston 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
The latitude and longitude of Charleston pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 204 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Charleston on the map
Charleston 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 Charleston 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. › Charleston exchange rates
To ring a number in Charleston 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 Charleston and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Charleston ranks #159 of 994 cities in Illinois. It lies about 130 km West-Northwest of Springfield, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Illinois market. › Cities near Charleston
Charleston has a recorded population of approximately 21,196 people. That places it #159 of 994 cities with population data in Illinois. Browse more cities in Illinois for comparison.
Charleston spans approximately 24.20 square kilometers (9.34 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Charleston sits within Coles County, is part of Illinois in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Charleston keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:54 AM and sets around 06:02 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Charleston price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Charleston currency page.
Charleston is about 130 km West-Northwest of Springfield, the capital of Illinois. See cities near Charleston for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Charleston lands you closest to Amherstburg, Canada, about 516 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Charleston sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
