Current Date And Time In Benson, United States
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
22:07:51 PDT
State: Minnesota
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 3,240
District: Swift County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Benson, a city in Minnesota, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Benson — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Benson | |
| District / County | Swift County | |
| State | Minnesota | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 3,240 | |
| Area | 7.82 km² (3.02 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Minnesota | #201 of 516 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 | 319 | |
| In Feet | 1,047 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 45.32 | |
| Longitude | -95.6 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 45.315° N 95.603° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 45° 18' 54" N 95° 36' 9" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 45° 18.9' N 95° 36.15' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Minnesota Capital | 201 km East of Saint Paul | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Emo, Canada (393 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 04:17 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:37 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 20m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 56215 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Chicago |
Benson is a city situated in Minnesota, United States, within North America. It falls under Swift County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Benson 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 Minnesota
The latitude and longitude of Benson pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 319 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Benson on the map
Benson 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 Benson 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. › Benson exchange rates
To ring a number in Benson 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 Benson and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Benson ranks #201 of 516 cities in Minnesota. It lies about 201 km East of Saint Paul, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Minnesota market. › Cities near Benson
Benson has a recorded population of approximately 3,240 people. That places it #201 of 516 cities with population data in Minnesota. Browse more cities in Minnesota for comparison.
Benson spans approximately 7.82 square kilometers (3.02 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Benson sits within Swift County, is part of Minnesota in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Benson keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 04:17 AM and sets around 06:37 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Benson price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Benson currency page.
Benson is about 201 km East of Saint Paul, the capital of Minnesota. See cities near Benson for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Benson lands you closest to Emo, Canada, about 393 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Benson sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
