IL state guide

Illinois Municipalities and Time Zones

Explore 1,294 Census incorporated-place records and Central Time coverage for Illinois.

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Census incorporated places in Illinois

Browse the Census incorporated-place records, including village, city, and town.

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Time zones in Illinois

Illinois uses Central Time. See full-area and partial coverage details.

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What this directory counts in Illinois

Illinois has 1,294 Census-recognized incorporated places as of January 1, 2026, including 980 villages, 300 cities, and 14 towns.

Types represented in this directory

  • village (980)
  • city (300)
  • town (14)

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