Current Date And Time In Potomac, United States
Friday, 14 August 2026
11:32:28 PDT
State: Illinois
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 721
District: Vermilion County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Potomac, 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 Potomac — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Potomac | |
| District / County | Vermilion County | |
| State | Illinois | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 721 | |
| Area | 1.25 km² (0.48 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Illinois | #854 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 | 204 | |
| In Feet | 669 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 40.31 | |
| Longitude | -87.8 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 40.305° N 87.801° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 40° 18' 18" N 87° 48' 2" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 40° 18.3' N 87° 48.03' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Illinois Capital | 167 km West-Southwest of Springfield | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Amherstburg, Canada (441 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 04:00 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:51 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 51m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 61865 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Chicago | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1840-01-01 |
Potomac is a city situated in Illinois, United States, within North America. It falls under Vermilion County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Potomac 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 Potomac pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 204 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Potomac on the map
Potomac 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 Potomac 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. › Potomac exchange rates
To ring a number in Potomac 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 Potomac and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Potomac ranks #854 of 994 cities in Illinois. It lies about 167 km West-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 Potomac
Potomac has a recorded population of approximately 721 people. That places it #854 of 994 cities with population data in Illinois. Browse more cities in Illinois for comparison.
Potomac spans approximately 1.25 square kilometers (0.48 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Potomac sits within Vermilion County, is part of Illinois in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Potomac keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 04:00 AM and sets around 05:51 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Potomac price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Potomac currency page.
Potomac is about 167 km West-Southwest of Springfield, the capital of Illinois. See cities near Potomac for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Potomac lands you closest to Amherstburg, Canada, about 441 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Potomac sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
