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Current Date And Time In Ottumwa, United States

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
01:38:11 PDT
State: Iowa
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 24,624
District: Wapello County

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Ottumwa, 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 Ottumwa — 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

Ottumwa, Iowa Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameOttumwa
District / CountyWapello County
StateIowa
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population24,624
Area42.81 km² (16.53 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Iowa#21 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 Meter205
In Feet673
GPS Coordinates
Latitude41.02
Longitude-92.41
Decimal Degrees (DD)41.02° N 92.411° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)41° 1' 12" N 92° 24' 41" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)41° 1.2' N 92° 24.68' W
Location Context
Distance to Iowa Capital119 km West-Northwest of Des Moines
Nearest City in Another CountryRamsey, Isle Of Man (327 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 04:15 AM
Sunset🌅 06:13 PM
Day Length13h 58m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code52501
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Chicago
Founded / Incorporated1844-01-01

Ottumwa – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Ottumwa, Iowa

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

The latitude and longitude of Ottumwa pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 205 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Ottumwa on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Ottumwa

Ottumwa 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 Ottumwa

Payments and pricing in Ottumwa 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. › Ottumwa exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Ottumwa

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

📊 Ottumwa's Standing Within Iowa

By recorded population, Ottumwa ranks #21 of 457 cities in Iowa. It lies about 119 km West-Northwest 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 Ottumwa

📊 How This Ottumwa Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Ottumwa 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 Ottumwa to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Iowa market.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Ottumwa

👥 What is the population of Ottumwa?

Ottumwa has a recorded population of approximately 24,624 people. That places it #21 of 457 cities with population data in Iowa. Browse more cities in Iowa for comparison.

📐 How large is Ottumwa in square kilometers?

Ottumwa spans approximately 42.81 square kilometers (16.53 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Ottumwa in?

Ottumwa sits within Wapello County, is part of Iowa in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Ottumwa in?

Ottumwa keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 04:15 AM and sets around 06:13 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Ottumwa?

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

📍 How far is Ottumwa from the state capital?

Ottumwa is about 119 km West-Northwest of Des Moines, the capital of Iowa. See cities near Ottumwa for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Ottumwa lands you closest to Ramsey, Isle Of Man, about 327 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Ottumwa sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.