Current Date And Time In Alton, United States
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
23:03:48 PDT
State: Iowa
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 1,264
District: Sioux County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Alton, a city in Iowa, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Alton — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Alton | |
| District / County | Sioux County | |
| State | Iowa | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 1,264 | |
| Area | 4.78 km² (1.85 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Iowa | #242 of 457 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 | 404 | |
| In Feet | 1,326 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 42.99 | |
| Longitude | -96.01 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 42.987° N 96.011° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 42° 59' 15" N 96° 0' 38" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 42° 59.25' N 96° 0.63' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Iowa Capital | 251 km Southeast of Des Moines | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Ramsey, Isle Of Man (292 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 04:24 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:33 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 9m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 51003 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Chicago |
Alton is a city situated in Iowa, United States, within North America. It falls under Sioux County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Alton 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 Iowa
The latitude and longitude of Alton pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 404 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Alton on the map
Alton 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 Alton 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. › Alton exchange rates
To ring a number in Alton 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 Alton and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Alton ranks #242 of 457 cities in Iowa. It lies about 251 km Southeast of Des Moines, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Iowa market. › Cities near Alton
Alton has a recorded population of approximately 1,264 people. That places it #242 of 457 cities with population data in Iowa. Browse more cities in Iowa for comparison.
Alton spans approximately 4.78 square kilometers (1.85 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Alton sits within Sioux County, is part of Iowa in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Alton keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 04:24 AM and sets around 06:33 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Alton price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Alton currency page.
Alton is about 251 km Southeast of Des Moines, the capital of Iowa. See cities near Alton for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Alton lands you closest to Ramsey, Isle Of Man, about 292 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Alton sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
