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Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Fort Dodge, United States

Thursday, 13 August 2026
02:31:10 PDT
State: Iowa
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 24,649
District: Webster County

🌎 Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Fort Dodge, 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 Fort Dodge — 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

Fort Dodge, Iowa Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameFort Dodge
District / CountyWebster County
StateIowa
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population24,649
Area42.24 km² (16.31 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Iowa#20 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 Meter340
In Feet1,116
GPS Coordinates
Latitude42.5
Longitude-94.17
Decimal Degrees (DD)42.497° N 94.168° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)42° 29' 51" N 94° 10' 5" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)42° 29.85' N 94° 10.08' W
Location Context
Distance to Iowa Capital110 km South-Southeast of Des Moines
Nearest City in Another CountryRamsey, Isle Of Man (291 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 04:20 AM
Sunset🌅 06:22 PM
Day Length14h 2m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code50501
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Chicago
Founded / Incorporated1869-01-01

Fort Dodge – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Fort Dodge, Iowa

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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Fort Dodge

The latitude and longitude of Fort Dodge pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 340 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Fort Dodge on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Fort Dodge

Fort Dodge 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 Fort Dodge

Payments and pricing in Fort Dodge 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. › Fort Dodge exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Fort Dodge

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

📊 Fort Dodge's Standing Within Iowa

By recorded population, Fort Dodge ranks #20 of 457 cities in Iowa. It lies about 110 km South-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 Fort Dodge

📊 How This Fort Dodge Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Fort Dodge into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Fort Dodge

👥 What is the population of Fort Dodge?

Fort Dodge has a recorded population of approximately 24,649 people. That places it #20 of 457 cities with population data in Iowa. Browse more cities in Iowa for comparison.

📐 How large is Fort Dodge in square kilometers?

Fort Dodge spans approximately 42.24 square kilometers (16.31 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Fort Dodge in?

Fort Dodge sits within Webster County, is part of Iowa in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Fort Dodge in?

Fort Dodge keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 04:20 AM and sets around 06:22 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Fort Dodge?

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

📍 How far is Fort Dodge from the state capital?

Fort Dodge is about 110 km South-Southeast of Des Moines, the capital of Iowa. See cities near Fort Dodge for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Fort Dodge lands you closest to Ramsey, Isle Of Man, about 291 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Fort Dodge sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.