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Galesburg, Illinois, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Galesburg, United States

Thursday, 13 August 2026
04:07:15 PDT
State: Illinois
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 31,273
District: Knox County

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Galesburg, 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 Galesburg — 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

Galesburg, Illinois Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameGalesburg
District / CountyKnox County
StateIllinois
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population31,273
Area46.41 km² (17.92 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Illinois#94 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 Meter235
In Feet771
GPS Coordinates
Latitude40.95
Longitude-90.37
Decimal Degrees (DD)40.948° N 90.371° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)40° 56' 52" N 90° 22' 16" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)40° 56.87' N 90° 22.27' W
Location Context
Distance to Illinois Capital142 km South-Southeast of Springfield
Nearest City in Another CountryRamsey, Isle Of Man (495 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 04:08 AM
Sunset🌅 06:04 PM
Day Length13h 56m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code61402
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Chicago
Founded / Incorporated1837-01-01

Galesburg – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Galesburg, Illinois

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

The latitude and longitude of Galesburg pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 235 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Galesburg on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Galesburg

Galesburg 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 Galesburg

Payments and pricing in Galesburg 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. › Galesburg exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Galesburg

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

📊 Galesburg's Standing Within Illinois

By recorded population, Galesburg ranks #94 of 994 cities in Illinois. It lies about 142 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 Galesburg

📊 How This Galesburg Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Galesburg into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Galesburg

👥 What is the population of Galesburg?

Galesburg has a recorded population of approximately 31,273 people. That places it #94 of 994 cities with population data in Illinois. Browse more cities in Illinois for comparison.

📐 How large is Galesburg in square kilometers?

Galesburg spans approximately 46.41 square kilometers (17.92 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Galesburg in?

Galesburg sits within Knox County, is part of Illinois in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Galesburg in?

Galesburg keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 04:08 AM and sets around 06:04 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Galesburg?

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

📍 How far is Galesburg from the state capital?

Galesburg is about 142 km South-Southeast of Springfield, the capital of Illinois. See cities near Galesburg for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Galesburg lands you closest to Ramsey, Isle Of Man, about 495 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Galesburg sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.