Current Date And Time In DeKalb, United States
Thursday, 13 August 2026
06:31:15 PDT
State: Illinois
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 43,211
District: DeKalb County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about DeKalb, 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 DeKalb — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | DeKalb | |
| District / County | DeKalb County | |
| State | Illinois | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 43,211 | |
| Area | 40.01 km² (15.45 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Illinois | #52 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 | 268 | |
| In Feet | 879 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 41.93 | |
| Longitude | -88.75 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 41.929° N 88.75° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 41° 55' 46" N 88° 45' 1" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 41° 55.77' N 88° 45.02' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Illinois Capital | 248 km South-Southwest of Springfield | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Amherstburg, Canada (467 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 03:59 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:59 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 59m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 60115 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Chicago | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1837-01-01 |
DeKalb is a city situated in Illinois, United States, within North America. It falls under DeKalb County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies DeKalb 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
The latitude and longitude of DeKalb pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 268 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open DeKalb on the map
DeKalb 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 DeKalb 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. › DeKalb exchange rates
To ring a number in DeKalb 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 DeKalb and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, DeKalb ranks #52 of 994 cities in Illinois. It lies about 248 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 DeKalb
DeKalb has a recorded population of approximately 43,211 people. That places it #52 of 994 cities with population data in Illinois. Browse more cities in Illinois for comparison.
DeKalb spans approximately 40.01 square kilometers (15.45 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
DeKalb sits within DeKalb County, is part of Illinois in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.
DeKalb keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:59 AM and sets around 05:59 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in DeKalb price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our DeKalb currency page.
DeKalb is about 248 km South-Southwest of Springfield, the capital of Illinois. See cities near DeKalb for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from DeKalb lands you closest to Amherstburg, Canada, about 467 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close DeKalb sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
