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Current Date And Time In Peru, United States

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
22:55:24 PDT
State: Illinois
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 9,952
District: LaSalle County

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Peru, 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 Peru — 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

Peru, Illinois Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NamePeru
District / CountyLaSalle County
StateIllinois
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population9,952
Area16.00 km² (6.18 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Illinois#273 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 Meter183
In Feet600
GPS Coordinates
Latitude41.33
Longitude-89.13
Decimal Degrees (DD)41.328° N 89.129° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)41° 19' 39" N 89° 7' 44" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)41° 19.65' N 89° 7.74' W
Location Context
Distance to Illinois Capital175 km South-Southwest of Springfield
Nearest City in Another CountryAmherstburg, Canada (508 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 04:01 AM
Sunset🌅 06:01 PM
Day Length13h 59m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code61354
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Chicago
Founded / Incorporated1838-01-01
Neighbouring Countries
States By Alphabets
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Peru – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Peru, Illinois

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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Peru

The latitude and longitude of Peru pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 183 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Peru on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Peru

Peru 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 Peru

Payments and pricing in Peru 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. › Peru exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Peru

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

📊 Peru's Standing Within Illinois

By recorded population, Peru ranks #273 of 994 cities in Illinois. It lies about 175 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 Peru

📊 How This Peru Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Peru 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 Peru 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 Peru. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Peru

👥 What is the population of Peru?

Peru has a recorded population of approximately 9,952 people. That places it #273 of 994 cities with population data in Illinois. Browse more cities in Illinois for comparison.

📐 How large is Peru in square kilometers?

Peru spans approximately 16.00 square kilometers (6.18 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Peru in?

Peru sits within LaSalle County, is part of Illinois in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Peru in?

Peru keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 04:01 AM and sets around 06:01 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Peru?

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

📍 How far is Peru from the state capital?

Peru is about 175 km South-Southwest of Springfield, the capital of Illinois. See cities near Peru for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Peru lands you closest to Amherstburg, Canada, about 508 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Peru sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.