Current Date And Time In Rock Rapids, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
02:19:32 PDT
State: Iowa
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 2,602
District: Lyon County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Rock Rapids, 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 Rock Rapids — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Rock Rapids | |
| District / County | Lyon County | |
| State | Iowa | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 2,602 | |
| Area | 11.00 km² (4.25 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Iowa | #132 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 | 423 | |
| In Feet | 1,388 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 43.43 | |
| Longitude | -96.18 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 43.427° N 96.176° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 43° 25' 38" N 96° 10' 33" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 43° 25.63' N 96° 10.55' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Iowa Capital | 292 km Southeast of Des Moines | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Ramsey, Isle Of Man (340 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 | 🌅 06:34 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 8m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 51246 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Chicago | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1868-01-01 |
Rock Rapids is a city situated in Iowa, United States, within North America. It falls under Lyon County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Rock Rapids 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 Rock Rapids pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 423 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Rock Rapids on the map
Rock Rapids 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 Rock Rapids 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. › Rock Rapids exchange rates
To ring a number in Rock Rapids 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 Rock Rapids and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Rock Rapids ranks #132 of 457 cities in Iowa. It lies about 292 km 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 Rock Rapids
Rock Rapids has a recorded population of approximately 2,602 people. That places it #132 of 457 cities with population data in Iowa. Browse more cities in Iowa for comparison.
Rock Rapids spans approximately 11.00 square kilometers (4.25 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Rock Rapids sits within Lyon County, is part of Iowa in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Rock Rapids 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 06:34 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Rock Rapids price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Rock Rapids currency page.
Rock Rapids is about 292 km Southeast of Des Moines, the capital of Iowa. See cities near Rock Rapids for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Rock Rapids lands you closest to Ramsey, Isle Of Man, about 340 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Rock Rapids sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
