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Shields, Michigan, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Shields, United States

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
12:40:11 PDT
State: Michigan
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 6,587
District: Saginaw County

🌎 Shields, Michigan, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Shields, a city in Michigan, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Shields — 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

Shields, Michigan Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameShields
District / CountySaginaw County
StateMichigan
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population6,587
Area17.06 km² (6.59 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Michigan#154 of 550 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 Meter182
In Feet597
GPS Coordinates
Latitude43.42
Longitude-84.06
Decimal Degrees (DD)43.415° N 84.056° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)43° 24' 55" N 84° 3' 23" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)43° 24.92' N 84° 3.38' W
Location Context
Distance to Michigan Capital86 km South-Southwest of Lansing
Nearest City in Another CountrySarnia, Canada (142 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 03:36 AM
Sunset🌅 05:45 PM
Day Length14h 8m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Detroit

Shields – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Shields, Michigan

Shields is a city situated in Michigan, United States, within North America. It falls under Saginaw County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Shields as a Populated Place. 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 Michigan

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Shields

The latitude and longitude of Shields pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 182 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Shields on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Shields

Shields 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 Shields

Payments and pricing in Shields 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. › Shields exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Shields

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

📊 Shields's Standing Within Michigan

By recorded population, Shields ranks #154 of 550 cities in Michigan. It lies about 86 km South-Southwest of Lansing, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Michigan market. › Cities near Shields

📊 How This Shields Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Shields 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 Shields to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Michigan market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Shields. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Shields

👥 What is the population of Shields?

Shields has a recorded population of approximately 6,587 people. That places it #154 of 550 cities with population data in Michigan. Browse more cities in Michigan for comparison.

📐 How large is Shields in square kilometers?

Shields spans approximately 17.06 square kilometers (6.59 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Shields in?

Shields sits within Saginaw County, is part of Michigan in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Shields in?

Shields keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:36 AM and sets around 05:45 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Shields?

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

📍 How far is Shields from the state capital?

Shields is about 86 km South-Southwest of Lansing, the capital of Michigan. See cities near Shields for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Shields lands you closest to Sarnia, Canada, about 142 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Shields sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.