Current Date And Time In Ames, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
03:00:11 PDT
State: Iowa
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 65,060
District: Story County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Ames, 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 Ames — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Ames | |
| District / County | Story County | |
| State | Iowa | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 65,060 | |
| Area | 65.42 km² (25.26 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Iowa | #7 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 | 287 | |
| In Feet | 942 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 42.03 | |
| Longitude | -93.62 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 42.035° N 93.62° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 42° 2' 5" N 93° 37' 12" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 42° 2.08' N 93° 37.2' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Iowa Capital | 48 km South of Des Moines | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Ramsey, Isle Of Man (284 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 04:18 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:20 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 2m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 50012 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Chicago | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1864-01-01 |
Ames is a city situated in Iowa, United States, within North America. It falls under Story County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Ames 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 Ames pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 287 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Ames on the map
Ames 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 Ames 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. › Ames exchange rates
To ring a number in Ames 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 Ames and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Ames ranks #7 of 457 cities in Iowa. It lies about 48 km South 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 Ames
Ames has a recorded population of approximately 65,060 people. That places it #7 of 457 cities with population data in Iowa. Browse more cities in Iowa for comparison.
Ames spans approximately 65.42 square kilometers (25.26 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Ames sits within Story County, is part of Iowa in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Ames keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 04:18 AM and sets around 06:20 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Ames price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Ames currency page.
Ames is about 48 km South of Des Moines, the capital of Iowa. See cities near Ames for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Ames lands you closest to Ramsey, Isle Of Man, about 284 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Ames sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
