Current Date And Time In Rockford, United States
Thursday, 13 August 2026
22:33:59 PDT
State: Illinois
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 148,278
District: Winnebago County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Rockford, 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 Rockford — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Rockford | |
| District / County | Winnebago County | |
| State | Illinois | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 148,278 | |
| Area | 160.45 km² (61.95 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Illinois | #3 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 | 218 | |
| In Feet | 715 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 42.27 | |
| Longitude | -89.09 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 42.271° N 89.094° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 42° 16' 16" N 89° 5' 38" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 42° 16.27' N 89° 5.64' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Illinois Capital | 278 km South of Springfield | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Amherstburg, Canada (494 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 | 🌅 06:01 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 1m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 61105 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Chicago | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1852-01-03 |
Rockford is a city situated in Illinois, United States, within North America. It falls under Winnebago County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Rockford 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 Rockford pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 218 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Rockford on the map
Rockford 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 Rockford 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. › Rockford exchange rates
To ring a number in Rockford 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 Rockford and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Rockford ranks #3 of 994 cities in Illinois. It lies about 278 km South of Springfield, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Illinois market. › Cities near Rockford
Rockford has a recorded population of approximately 148,278 people. That places it #3 of 994 cities with population data in Illinois. Browse more cities in Illinois for comparison.
Rockford spans approximately 160.45 square kilometers (61.95 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Rockford sits within Winnebago County, is part of Illinois in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Rockford 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 06:01 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Rockford price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Rockford currency page.
Rockford is about 278 km South of Springfield, the capital of Illinois. See cities near Rockford for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Rockford lands you closest to Amherstburg, Canada, about 494 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Rockford sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
