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Ankeny, Iowa, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Ankeny, United States

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
04:52:51 PDT
State: Iowa
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 56,764
District: Polk County

🌎 Ankeny, Iowa, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Ankeny, 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 Ankeny — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Ankeny, Iowa Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameAnkeny
District / CountyPolk County
StateIowa
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population56,764
Area76.09 km² (29.38 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Iowa#11 of 457 cities with population data
Currency
NameUnited States Dollar
Code ISO-4217USD
Symbol$
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+1
International Exit Prefix011
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.us
Elevation
In Meter302
In Feet991
GPS Coordinates
Latitude41.73
Longitude-93.61
Decimal Degrees (DD)41.73° N 93.606° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)41° 43' 47" N 93° 36' 21" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)41° 43.78' N 93° 36.35' W
Location Context
Distance to Iowa Capital14 km South of Des Moines
Nearest City in Another CountryRamsey, Isle Of Man (265 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 Length14h 1m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code50021
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Chicago
Founded / Incorporated1854-01-01

Ankeny – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Ankeny, Iowa

Ankeny is a city situated in Iowa, United States, within North America. It falls under Polk County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Ankeny 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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Ankeny

The latitude and longitude of Ankeny pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 302 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Ankeny on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Ankeny

Ankeny 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

💰 Currency Used in Ankeny

Payments and pricing in Ankeny 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. › Ankeny exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Ankeny

To ring a number in Ankeny 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 Ankeny and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Ankeny's Standing Within Iowa

By recorded population, Ankeny ranks #11 of 457 cities in Iowa. It lies about 14 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 Ankeny

📊 How This Ankeny Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Ankeny into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Ankeny to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Iowa market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Ankeny. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Ankeny

👥 What is the population of Ankeny?

Ankeny has a recorded population of approximately 56,764 people. That places it #11 of 457 cities with population data in Iowa. Browse more cities in Iowa for comparison.

📐 How large is Ankeny in square kilometers?

Ankeny spans approximately 76.09 square kilometers (29.38 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Ankeny in?

Ankeny sits within Polk County, is part of Iowa in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Ankeny in?

Ankeny 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.

💰 What currency is used in Ankeny?

Businesses and shops in Ankeny price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Ankeny currency page.

📍 How far is Ankeny from the state capital?

Ankeny is about 14 km South of Des Moines, the capital of Iowa. See cities near Ankeny for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Ankeny lands you closest to Ramsey, Isle Of Man, about 265 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Ankeny sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.