
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.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | South Shore | |
| District / County | Cook County | |
| State | Illinois | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 51,451 | |
| Area | 7.69 km² (2.97 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Section of Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Illinois | #45 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 | 180 | |
| In Feet | 591 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 41.76 | |
| 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 Capital | 279 km Southwest of Springfield | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Amherstburg, 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 Length | 13h 59m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Chicago |
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
South Shore spans approximately 7.69 square kilometers (2.97 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
South Shore sits within Cook County, is part of Illinois in United States. It is classified as a Section of Populated Place.
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.
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.
South Shore is about 279 km Southwest of Springfield, the capital of Illinois. See cities near South Shore for more nearby distances.
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.