Current Date And Time In Decatur, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
09:26:15 PDT
State: Illinois
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 73,254
District: Macon County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Decatur, 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 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 | Macon County | |
| State | Illinois | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 73,254 | |
| Area | 121.62 km² (46.96 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Illinois | #23 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 | 205 | |
| In Feet | 673 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 39.84 | |
| Longitude | -88.95 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 39.84° N 88.955° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 39° 50' 25" N 88° 57' 17" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 39° 50.42' N 88° 57.29' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Illinois Capital | 59 km West of Springfield | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Amherstburg, Canada (552 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 04:03 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:57 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 54m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 62524 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Chicago | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1823-01-01 |
Decatur is a city situated in Illinois, United States, within North America. It falls under Macon 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 Illinois
The latitude and longitude of Decatur pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 205 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 #23 of 994 cities in Illinois. It lies about 59 km West of Springfield, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Illinois market. › Cities near Decatur
Decatur has a recorded population of approximately 73,254 people. That places it #23 of 994 cities with population data in Illinois. Browse more cities in Illinois for comparison.
Decatur spans approximately 121.62 square kilometers (46.96 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Decatur sits within Macon County, is part of Illinois 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 04:03 AM and sets around 05:57 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 59 km West of Springfield, the capital of Illinois. See cities near Decatur for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Decatur lands you closest to Amherstburg, Canada, about 552 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.
