Current Date And Time In Thomson, United States
Thursday, 13 August 2026
11:22:02 PDT
State: Illinois
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 562
District: Carroll County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Thomson, 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 Thomson — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Thomson | |
| District / County | Carroll County | |
| State | Illinois | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 562 | |
| Area | 6.18 km² (2.39 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Illinois | #951 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 | 183 | |
| In Feet | 600 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 41.96 | |
| Longitude | -90.1 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 41.959° N 90.099° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 41° 57' 32" N 90° 5' 57" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 41° 57.54' N 90° 5.96' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Illinois Capital | 243 km South of Springfield | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Ramsey, Isle Of Man (540 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 04:05 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:05 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 0m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 61285 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Chicago |
Thomson is a city situated in Illinois, United States, within North America. It falls under Carroll County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Thomson 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 Thomson pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 183 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Thomson on the map
Thomson 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 Thomson 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. › Thomson exchange rates
To ring a number in Thomson 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 Thomson and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Thomson ranks #951 of 994 cities in Illinois. It lies about 243 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 Thomson
Thomson has a recorded population of approximately 562 people. That places it #951 of 994 cities with population data in Illinois. Browse more cities in Illinois for comparison.
Thomson spans approximately 6.18 square kilometers (2.39 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Thomson sits within Carroll County, is part of Illinois in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Thomson keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 04:05 AM and sets around 06:05 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Thomson price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Thomson currency page.
Thomson is about 243 km South of Springfield, the capital of Illinois. See cities near Thomson for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Thomson lands you closest to Ramsey, Isle Of Man, about 540 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Thomson sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
