
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Madison, a city in Wisconsin, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Madison — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Madison | |
| District / County | Dane County | |
| State | Wisconsin | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 280,305 | |
| Area | 261.50 km² (100.97 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in Wisconsin | #2 of 579 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 | 267 | |
| In Feet | 876 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 43.07 | |
| Longitude | -89.4 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 43.073° N 89.401° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 43° 4' 23" N 89° 24' 4" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 43° 4.38' N 89° 24.07' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | LaSalle, Canada (526 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 03:51 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:15 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 24m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 53794 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Chicago | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1836-01-01 |
Madison is a city situated in Wisconsin, United States, within North America. It falls under Dane County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Madison as a State / Province Capital. 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 Wisconsin
The latitude and longitude of Madison pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 267 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Madison on the map
Madison 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 Madison 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. › Madison exchange rates
To ring a number in Madison 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 Madison and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Madison ranks #2 of 579 cities in Wisconsin. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Wisconsin market. › Cities near Madison
Madison has a recorded population of approximately 280,305 people. That places it #2 of 579 cities with population data in Wisconsin. Browse more cities in Wisconsin for comparison.
Madison spans approximately 261.50 square kilometers (100.97 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Madison sits within Dane County, is part of Wisconsin in United States. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.
Madison keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:51 AM and sets around 06:15 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Madison price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Madison currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Madison lands you closest to LaSalle, Canada, about 526 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Madison sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.