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South Shore, Illinois, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In South Shore, United States

Thursday, 13 August 2026
08:46:38 PDT
State: Illinois
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 51,451
District: Cook County

🌎 South Shore, Illinois, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about South Shore, 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 South Shore — 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

South Shore, Illinois Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameSouth Shore
District / CountyCook County
StateIllinois
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population51,451
Area7.69 km² (2.97 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeSection of Populated Place
Population Rank in Illinois#45 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 Meter180
In Feet591
GPS Coordinates
Latitude41.76
Longitude-87.58
Decimal Degrees (DD)41.762° N 87.578° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)41° 45' 43" N 87° 34' 40" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)41° 45.72' N 87° 34.67' W
Location Context
Distance to Illinois Capital279 km Southwest of Springfield
Nearest City in Another CountryAmherstburg, Canada (372 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🌅 05:54 PM
Day Length13h 59m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Chicago

South Shore – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About South Shore, Illinois

South Shore 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 South Shore as a Section of 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 South Shore

The latitude and longitude of South Shore pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 180 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open South Shore on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in South Shore

South Shore 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 South Shore

Payments and pricing in South Shore 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. › South Shore exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for South Shore

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

📊 South Shore's Standing Within Illinois

By recorded population, South Shore ranks #45 of 994 cities in Illinois. It lies about 279 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 South Shore

📊 How This South Shore Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About South Shore

👥 What is the population of South Shore?

South Shore has a recorded population of approximately 51,451 people. That places it #45 of 994 cities with population data in Illinois. Browse more cities in Illinois for comparison.

📐 How large is South Shore in square kilometers?

South Shore spans approximately 7.69 square kilometers (2.97 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is South Shore in?

South Shore sits within Cook County, is part of Illinois in United States. It is classified as a Section of Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is South Shore in?

South Shore 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 05:54 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in South Shore?

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

📍 How far is South Shore from the state capital?

South Shore is about 279 km Southwest of Springfield, the capital of Illinois. See cities near South Shore for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from South Shore lands you closest to Amherstburg, Canada, about 372 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close South Shore sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.