Geo Countries
Central, Bahia, Brazil – Brazil Flag

Current Date And Time In Central, Brazil

Friday, 14 August 2026
07:19:05 BRT
State: Bahia
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 16,348
District: Central

🌎 Central, Bahia, Brazil – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Central, a city in Bahia, Brazil in South America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Central — 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

Central, Bahia Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameCentral
District / CountyCentral
StateBahia
CountryBrazil
ContinentSouth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population16,348
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Bahia#213 of 427 cities with population data
Currency
NameBrazilian Real
Code ISO-4217BRL
SymbolR$
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+55
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.br
Elevation
In Meter699
In Feet2,293
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-11.14
Longitude-42.11
Decimal Degrees (DD)11.136° S 42.113° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)11° 8' 8" S 42° 6' 46" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)11° 8.13' S 42° 6.77' W
Location Context
Distance to Bahia Capital444 km East-Southeast of Salvador
Nearest City in Another CountryPuerto Quijarro, Bolivia (1,839 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-05:00 to -02:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 05:59 AM
Sunset🌅 05:46 PM
Day Length11h 46m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Bahia

Central – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Central, Bahia

Central is a city situated in Bahia, Brazil, within South America. It falls under Central, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Central 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 Bahia

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Central

The latitude and longitude of Central pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 699 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Central on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Central

Central runs on UTC -05:00 to -02:00. 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 Central

Payments and pricing in Central run on Brazilian Real (BRL), shown with the symbol R$. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Central exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Central

To ring a number in Central from outside Brazil, dial +55 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Central and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Central's Standing Within Bahia

By recorded population, Central ranks #213 of 427 cities in Bahia. It lies about 444 km East-Southeast of Salvador, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Bahia market. › Cities near Central

📊 How This Central Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Central 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 Central to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Bahia market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Central. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Central

👥 What is the population of Central?

Central has a recorded population of approximately 16,348 people. That places it #213 of 427 cities with population data in Bahia. Browse more cities in Bahia for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Central in?

Central sits within Central, is part of Bahia in Brazil. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Central in?

Central keeps UTC -05:00 to -02:00. Today the sun rises around 05:59 AM and sets around 05:46 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Central?

Businesses and shops in Central price in Brazilian real (BRL), written with the symbol R$. Check live rates on our Central currency page.

📍 How far is Central from the state capital?

Central is about 444 km East-Southeast of Salvador, the capital of Bahia. See cities near Central for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Central lands you closest to Puerto Quijarro, Bolivia, about 1,839 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Central sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.