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Des Plaines, Illinois, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Des Plaines, United States

Wednesday, 05 August 2026
02:50:46 PDT
State: Illinois
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 58,677
District: Cook County

🌎 Des Plaines, Illinois, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines — 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

Des Plaines, Illinois Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameDes Plaines
District / CountyCook County
StateIllinois
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population58,677
Area37.34 km² (14.42 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Illinois#29 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 Meter193
In Feet633
GPS Coordinates
Latitude42.03
Longitude-87.88
Decimal Degrees (DD)42.033° N 87.883° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)42° 2' 0" N 87° 53' 0" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)42° 2' N 87° 53' W
Location Context
Distance to Illinois Capital289 km South-Southwest of Springfield
Nearest City in Another CountryAmherstburg, Canada (395 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 03:47 AM
Sunset🌅 06:07 PM
Day Length14h 19m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code60019
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Chicago
Founded / Incorporated1852-01-01

Des Plaines – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Des Plaines, Illinois

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

The latitude and longitude of Des Plaines pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 193 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Des Plaines on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Des Plaines

Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines

Payments and pricing in Des Plaines 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. › Des Plaines exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Des Plaines

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

📊 Des Plaines's Standing Within Illinois

By recorded population, Des Plaines ranks #29 of 994 cities in Illinois. It lies about 289 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 Des Plaines

📊 How This Des Plaines Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Illinois market.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Des Plaines

👥 What is the population of Des Plaines?

Des Plaines has a recorded population of approximately 58,677 people. That places it #29 of 994 cities with population data in Illinois. Browse more cities in Illinois for comparison.

📐 How large is Des Plaines in square kilometers?

Des Plaines spans approximately 37.34 square kilometers (14.42 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Des Plaines in?

Des Plaines sits within Cook County, is part of Illinois in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Des Plaines in?

Des Plaines keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:47 AM and sets around 06:07 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Des Plaines?

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

📍 How far is Des Plaines from the state capital?

Des Plaines is about 289 km South-Southwest of Springfield, the capital of Illinois. See cities near Des Plaines for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Des Plaines lands you closest to Amherstburg, Canada, about 395 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Des Plaines sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.