Current Date And Time In Bedford, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
19:59:36 PDT
State: Iowa
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 1,415
District: Taylor County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Bedford, 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 Bedford — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Bedford | |
| District / County | Taylor County | |
| State | Iowa | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 1,415 | |
| Area | 4.17 km² (1.61 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Iowa | #220 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 | 344 | |
| In Feet | 1,129 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 40.67 | |
| Longitude | -94.72 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 40.667° N 94.721° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 40° 40' 1" N 94° 43' 17" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 40° 40.02' N 94° 43.28' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Iowa Capital | 139 km Northeast of Des Moines | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Ramsey, Isle Of Man (129 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 04:25 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:22 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 57m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 50833 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Chicago | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1855-01-01 |
Bedford is a city situated in Iowa, United States, within North America. It falls under Taylor County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Bedford 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 Iowa
The latitude and longitude of Bedford pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 344 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Bedford on the map
Bedford 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 Bedford 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. › Bedford exchange rates
To ring a number in Bedford 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 Bedford and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Bedford ranks #220 of 457 cities in Iowa. It lies about 139 km Northeast 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 Bedford
Bedford has a recorded population of approximately 1,415 people. That places it #220 of 457 cities with population data in Iowa. Browse more cities in Iowa for comparison.
Bedford spans approximately 4.17 square kilometers (1.61 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Bedford sits within Taylor County, is part of Iowa in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Bedford keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 04:25 AM and sets around 06:22 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Bedford price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Bedford currency page.
Bedford is about 139 km Northeast of Des Moines, the capital of Iowa. See cities near Bedford for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Bedford lands you closest to Ramsey, Isle Of Man, about 129 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Bedford sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
