Current Date And Time In Independence, United States
Thursday, 13 August 2026
16:38:57 PDT
State: Minnesota
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 3,741
District: Hennepin County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Independence, 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 Independence — 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
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Independence | |
| District / County | Hennepin County | |
| State | Minnesota | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 3,741 | |
| Area | 89.55 km² (34.58 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Minnesota | #181 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 | 298 | |
| In Feet | 978 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 45.03 | |
| Longitude | -93.71 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 45.025° N 93.707° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 45° 1' 31" N 93° 42' 27" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 45° 1.51' N 93° 42.45' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Minnesota Capital | 49 km East of Saint Paul | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Fort Frances, Canada (400 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 04:13 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:26 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 13m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Chicago |
Independence is a city situated in Minnesota, United States, within North America. It falls under Hennepin County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Independence 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
The latitude and longitude of Independence pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 298 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Independence on the map
Independence 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 Independence 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. › Independence exchange rates
To ring a number in Independence 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 Independence and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Independence ranks #181 of 516 cities in Minnesota. It lies about 49 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 Independence
Independence has a recorded population of approximately 3,741 people. That places it #181 of 516 cities with population data in Minnesota. Browse more cities in Minnesota for comparison.
Independence spans approximately 89.55 square kilometers (34.58 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Independence sits within Hennepin County, is part of Minnesota in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Independence keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 04:13 AM and sets around 06:26 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Independence price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Independence currency page.
Independence is about 49 km East of Saint Paul, the capital of Minnesota. See cities near Independence for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Independence lands you closest to Fort Frances, Canada, about 400 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Independence sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
