Current Date And Time In Highwood, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
00:32:18 PDT
State: Illinois
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 5,352
District: Lake County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Highwood, 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 Highwood — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Highwood | |
| District / County | Lake County | |
| State | Illinois | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 5,352 | |
| Area | 1.85 km² (0.71 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Illinois | #376 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 | 206 | |
| In Feet | 676 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 42.2 | |
| Longitude | -87.81 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 42.2° N 87.809° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 42° 11' 59" N 87° 48' 33" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 42° 11.99' N 87° 48.55' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Illinois Capital | 308 km South-Southwest of Springfield | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Amherstburg, Canada (388 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 03:54 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:58 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 3m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 60040 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Chicago | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1887-01-01 |
Highwood is a city situated in Illinois, United States, within North America. It falls under Lake County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Highwood 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 Highwood pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 206 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Highwood on the map
Highwood 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 Highwood 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. › Highwood exchange rates
To ring a number in Highwood 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 Highwood and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Highwood ranks #376 of 994 cities in Illinois. It lies about 308 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 Highwood
Highwood has a recorded population of approximately 5,352 people. That places it #376 of 994 cities with population data in Illinois. Browse more cities in Illinois for comparison.
Highwood spans approximately 1.85 square kilometers (0.71 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Highwood sits within Lake County, is part of Illinois in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Highwood keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:54 AM and sets around 05:58 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Highwood price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Highwood currency page.
Highwood is about 308 km South-Southwest of Springfield, the capital of Illinois. See cities near Highwood for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Highwood lands you closest to Amherstburg, Canada, about 388 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Highwood sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
