Current Date And Time In Waukegan, United States
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
22:47:08 PDT
State: Illinois
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 88,475
District: Lake County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Waukegan, 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 Waukegan — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Waukegan | |
| District / County | Lake County | |
| State | Illinois | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 88,475 | |
| Area | 63.22 km² (24.41 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Illinois | #10 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 | 199 | |
| In Feet | 653 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 42.36 | |
| Longitude | -87.84 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 42.364° N 87.845° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 42° 21' 49" N 87° 50' 41" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 42° 21.82' N 87° 50.69' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Illinois Capital | 322 km South-Southwest of Springfield | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Amherstburg, Canada (392 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 03:53 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:59 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 6m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 60085 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Chicago | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1859-01-01 |
Waukegan is a city situated in Illinois, United States, within North America. It falls under Lake County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Waukegan 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 Waukegan pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 199 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Waukegan on the map
Waukegan 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 Waukegan 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. › Waukegan exchange rates
To ring a number in Waukegan 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 Waukegan and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Waukegan ranks #10 of 994 cities in Illinois. It lies about 322 km South-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 Waukegan
Waukegan has a recorded population of approximately 88,475 people. That places it #10 of 994 cities with population data in Illinois. Browse more cities in Illinois for comparison.
Waukegan spans approximately 63.22 square kilometers (24.41 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Waukegan sits within Lake County, is part of Illinois in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Waukegan keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:53 AM and sets around 05:59 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Waukegan price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Waukegan currency page.
Waukegan is about 322 km South-Southwest of Springfield, the capital of Illinois. See cities near Waukegan for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Waukegan lands you closest to Amherstburg, Canada, about 392 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Waukegan sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
