Current Date And Time In Oak Forest, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
19:41:57 PDT
State: Illinois
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 28,074
District: Cook County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Oak Forest, 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 Oak Forest — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Oak Forest | |
| District / County | Cook County | |
| State | Illinois | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 28,074 | |
| Area | 15.64 km² (6.04 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Illinois | #109 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 | 205 | |
| In Feet | 673 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 41.6 | |
| Longitude | -87.74 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 41.603° N 87.744° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 41° 36' 10" N 87° 44' 38" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 41° 36.17' N 87° 44.64' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Illinois Capital | 256 km Southwest of Springfield | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Amherstburg, Canada (389 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 | 🌅 05:56 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 1m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 60452 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Chicago | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1800-01-01 |
Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 205 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Oak Forest on the map
Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest 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. › Oak Forest exchange rates
To ring a number in Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Oak Forest ranks #109 of 994 cities in Illinois. It lies about 256 km 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 Oak Forest
Oak Forest has a recorded population of approximately 28,074 people. That places it #109 of 994 cities with population data in Illinois. Browse more cities in Illinois for comparison.
Oak Forest spans approximately 15.64 square kilometers (6.04 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Oak Forest sits within Cook County, is part of Illinois in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Oak Forest 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 05:56 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Oak Forest price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Oak Forest currency page.
Oak Forest is about 256 km Southwest of Springfield, the capital of Illinois. See cities near Oak Forest for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Oak Forest lands you closest to Amherstburg, Canada, about 389 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Oak Forest sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
