Current Date And Time In Elgin, United States
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
13:52:35 PDT
State: Illinois
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 112,111
District: Kane County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Elgin, 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 Elgin — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Elgin | |
| District / County | Kane County | |
| State | Illinois | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 112,111 | |
| Area | 98.25 km² (37.93 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Illinois | #9 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 | 227 | |
| In Feet | 745 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 42.04 | |
| Longitude | -88.28 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 42.037° N 88.281° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 42° 2' 14" N 88° 16' 52" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 42° 2.24' N 88° 16.87' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Illinois Capital | 274 km South-Southwest of Springfield | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Amherstburg, Canada (428 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 03:55 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:00 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 5m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 60121 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Chicago | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1854-04-24 |
Elgin is a city situated in Illinois, United States, within North America. It falls under Kane County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Elgin 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 Elgin pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 227 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Elgin on the map
Elgin 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 Elgin 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. › Elgin exchange rates
To ring a number in Elgin 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 Elgin and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Elgin ranks #9 of 994 cities in Illinois. It lies about 274 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 Elgin
Elgin has a recorded population of approximately 112,111 people. That places it #9 of 994 cities with population data in Illinois. Browse more cities in Illinois for comparison.
Elgin spans approximately 98.25 square kilometers (37.93 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Elgin sits within Kane County, is part of Illinois in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Elgin keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:55 AM and sets around 06:00 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Elgin price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Elgin currency page.
Elgin is about 274 km South-Southwest of Springfield, the capital of Illinois. See cities near Elgin for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Elgin lands you closest to Amherstburg, Canada, about 428 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Elgin sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
