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Current Date And Time In Dawson, United States

Tuesday, 11 August 2026
20:22:45 PDT
State: Minnesota
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 1,444
District: Lac qui Parle County

🌎 Dawson, Minnesota, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Dawson, 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 Dawson — 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

Dawson, Minnesota Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameDawson
District / CountyLac qui Parle County
StateMinnesota
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population1,444
Area3.70 km² (1.43 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Minnesota#306 of 516 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 Meter319
In Feet1,047
GPS Coordinates
Latitude44.93
Longitude-96.05
Decimal Degrees (DD)44.933° N 96.054° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)44° 55' 58" N 96° 3' 16" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)44° 55.96' N 96° 3.27' W
Location Context
Distance to Minnesota Capital233 km East of Saint Paul
Nearest City in Another CountryEmo, Canada (445 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🌅 06:38 PM
Day Length14h 18m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code56232
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Chicago

Dawson – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Dawson, Minnesota

Dawson is a city situated in Minnesota, United States, within North America. It falls under Lac qui Parle County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Dawson 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 Minnesota

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Dawson

The latitude and longitude of Dawson 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 Dawson on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Dawson

Dawson 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 Dawson

Payments and pricing in Dawson 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. › Dawson exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Dawson

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

📊 Dawson's Standing Within Minnesota

By recorded population, Dawson ranks #306 of 516 cities in Minnesota. It lies about 233 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 Dawson

📊 How This Dawson Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Dawson

👥 What is the population of Dawson?

Dawson has a recorded population of approximately 1,444 people. That places it #306 of 516 cities with population data in Minnesota. Browse more cities in Minnesota for comparison.

📐 How large is Dawson in square kilometers?

Dawson spans approximately 3.70 square kilometers (1.43 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Dawson in?

Dawson sits within Lac qui Parle County, is part of Minnesota in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Dawson in?

Dawson 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 06:38 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Dawson?

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

📍 How far is Dawson from the state capital?

Dawson is about 233 km East of Saint Paul, the capital of Minnesota. See cities near Dawson for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Dawson lands you closest to Emo, Canada, about 445 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Dawson sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.