
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Rock Island, 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 Rock Island — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Rock Island | |
| District / County | Rock Island County | |
| State | Illinois | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 38,620 | |
| Area | 46.28 km² (17.87 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Illinois | #69 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 | 171 | |
| In Feet | 561 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 41.51 | |
| Longitude | -90.58 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 41.509° N 90.579° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 41° 30' 34" N 90° 34' 43" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 41° 30.57' N 90° 34.72' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Illinois Capital | 206 km South-Southeast of Springfield | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Ramsey, Isle Of Man (489 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 03:59 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:16 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 16m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 61201 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Chicago | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1841-01-01 |
Rock Island is a city situated in Illinois, United States, within North America. It falls under Rock Island County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Rock Island 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
The latitude and longitude of Rock Island pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 171 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Rock Island on the map
Rock Island 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 Rock Island 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. › Rock Island exchange rates
To ring a number in Rock Island 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 Rock Island and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Rock Island ranks #69 of 994 cities in Illinois. It lies about 206 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 Rock Island
Rock Island has a recorded population of approximately 38,620 people. That places it #69 of 994 cities with population data in Illinois. Browse more cities in Illinois for comparison.
Rock Island spans approximately 46.28 square kilometers (17.87 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Rock Island sits within Rock Island County, is part of Illinois in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Rock Island keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:59 AM and sets around 06:16 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Rock Island price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Rock Island currency page.
Rock Island is about 206 km South-Southeast of Springfield, the capital of Illinois. See cities near Rock Island for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Rock Island lands you closest to Ramsey, Isle Of Man, about 489 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Rock Island sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.