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Current Date And Time In Galena, United States

Thursday, 13 August 2026
07:55:15 PDT
State: Illinois
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 3,299
District: Jo Daviess County

🌎 Galena, Illinois, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Galena, 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 Galena — 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

Galena, Illinois Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameGalena
District / CountyJo Daviess County
StateIllinois
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population3,299
Area11.43 km² (4.41 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Illinois#473 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
Latitude42.42
Longitude-90.43
Decimal Degrees (DD)42.417° N 90.429° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)42° 25' 0" N 90° 25' 44" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)42° 25' N 90° 25.74' W
Location Context
Distance to Illinois Capital298 km South-Southeast of Springfield
Nearest City in Another CountryRamsey, Isle Of Man (532 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 04:05 AM
Sunset🌅 06:07 PM
Day Length14h 1m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code61036
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Chicago
Founded / Incorporated1826-01-01

Galena – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Galena, Illinois

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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Galena

The latitude and longitude of Galena 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 Galena on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Galena

Galena 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 Galena

Payments and pricing in Galena 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. › Galena exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Galena

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

📊 Galena's Standing Within Illinois

By recorded population, Galena ranks #473 of 994 cities in Illinois. It lies about 298 km South-Southeast of Springfield, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Illinois market. › Cities near Galena

📊 How This Galena Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Galena 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 Galena to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Illinois market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Galena. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Galena

👥 What is the population of Galena?

Galena has a recorded population of approximately 3,299 people. That places it #473 of 994 cities with population data in Illinois. Browse more cities in Illinois for comparison.

📐 How large is Galena in square kilometers?

Galena spans approximately 11.43 square kilometers (4.41 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Galena in?

Galena sits within Jo Daviess County, is part of Illinois in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Galena in?

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

💰 What currency is used in Galena?

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

📍 How far is Galena from the state capital?

Galena is about 298 km South-Southeast of Springfield, the capital of Illinois. See cities near Galena for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Galena lands you closest to Ramsey, Isle Of Man, about 532 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Galena sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.