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Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Detroit Lakes, United States

Thursday, 13 August 2026
14:33:25 PDT
State: Minnesota
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 9,002
District: Becker County

🌎 Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Detroit Lakes, 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 Detroit Lakes — 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

Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameDetroit Lakes
District / CountyBecker County
StateMinnesota
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population9,002
Area41.32 km² (15.95 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Minnesota#105 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 Meter418
In Feet1,371
GPS Coordinates
Latitude46.82
Longitude-95.85
Decimal Degrees (DD)46.817° N 95.845° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)46° 49' 2" N 95° 50' 43" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)46° 49.03' N 95° 50.72' W
Location Context
Distance to Minnesota Capital298 km Southeast of Saint Paul
Nearest City in Another CountryEmo, Canada (252 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🌅 06:39 PM
Day Length14h 21m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code56501
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Chicago
Founded / Incorporated1871-01-01

Detroit Lakes – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

Detroit Lakes is a city situated in Minnesota, United States, within North America. It falls under Becker County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Detroit Lakes 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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Detroit Lakes

The latitude and longitude of Detroit Lakes pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 418 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Detroit Lakes on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Detroit Lakes

Detroit Lakes 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 Detroit Lakes

Payments and pricing in Detroit Lakes 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. › Detroit Lakes exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Detroit Lakes

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

📊 Detroit Lakes's Standing Within Minnesota

By recorded population, Detroit Lakes ranks #105 of 516 cities in Minnesota. It lies about 298 km Southeast 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 Detroit Lakes

📊 How This Detroit Lakes Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Detroit Lakes 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 Detroit Lakes 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 Detroit Lakes. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Detroit Lakes

👥 What is the population of Detroit Lakes?

Detroit Lakes has a recorded population of approximately 9,002 people. That places it #105 of 516 cities with population data in Minnesota. Browse more cities in Minnesota for comparison.

📐 How large is Detroit Lakes in square kilometers?

Detroit Lakes spans approximately 41.32 square kilometers (15.95 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Detroit Lakes in?

Detroit Lakes sits within Becker County, is part of Minnesota in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Detroit Lakes in?

Detroit Lakes 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 06:39 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Detroit Lakes?

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

📍 How far is Detroit Lakes from the state capital?

Detroit Lakes is about 298 km Southeast of Saint Paul, the capital of Minnesota. See cities near Detroit Lakes for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Detroit Lakes lands you closest to Emo, Canada, about 252 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Detroit Lakes sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.