
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.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Detroit Lakes | |
| District / County | Becker County | |
| State | Minnesota | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 9,002 | |
| Area | 41.32 km² (15.95 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Minnesota | #105 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 | 418 | |
| In Feet | 1,371 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 46.82 | |
| 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 Capital | 298 km Southeast of Saint Paul | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Emo, 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 Length | 14h 21m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 56501 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Chicago | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1871-01-01 |
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Detroit Lakes spans approximately 41.32 square kilometers (15.95 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Detroit Lakes sits within Becker County, is part of Minnesota in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
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.
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.
Detroit Lakes is about 298 km Southeast of Saint Paul, the capital of Minnesota. See cities near Detroit Lakes for more nearby distances.
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.