Current Date And Time In Council Bluffs, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
00:43:29 PDT
State: Iowa
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 62,597
District: Pottawattamie County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Council Bluffs, 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 Council Bluffs — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Council Bluffs | |
| District / County | Pottawattamie County | |
| State | Iowa | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 62,597 | |
| Area | 112.97 km² (43.62 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Iowa | #9 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 | 301 | |
| In Feet | 988 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 41.26 | |
| Longitude | -95.86 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 41.262° N 95.861° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 41° 15' 43" N 95° 51' 39" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 41° 15.72' N 95° 51.65' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Iowa Capital | 191 km East-Northeast of Des Moines | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Ramsey, Isle Of Man (103 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 04:28 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:28 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 59m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 51501 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Chicago | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1854-01-01 |
Council Bluffs is a city situated in Iowa, United States, within North America. It falls under Pottawattamie County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Council Bluffs 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 Council Bluffs pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 301 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Council Bluffs on the map
Council Bluffs 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 Council Bluffs 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. › Council Bluffs exchange rates
To ring a number in Council Bluffs 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 Council Bluffs and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Council Bluffs ranks #9 of 457 cities in Iowa. It lies about 191 km East-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 Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs has a recorded population of approximately 62,597 people. That places it #9 of 457 cities with population data in Iowa. Browse more cities in Iowa for comparison.
Council Bluffs spans approximately 112.97 square kilometers (43.62 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Council Bluffs sits within Pottawattamie County, is part of Iowa in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Council Bluffs keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 04:28 AM and sets around 06:28 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Council Bluffs price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Council Bluffs currency page.
Council Bluffs is about 191 km East-Northeast of Des Moines, the capital of Iowa. See cities near Council Bluffs for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Council Bluffs lands you closest to Ramsey, Isle Of Man, about 103 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Council Bluffs sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
